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Returning home to North Dorset and Purbecks - BCHA

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Catherines Well<br />

Mil<strong>to</strong>n Abbas, DT11 0AT<br />

Telephone: Sue Brazier on 01305 368908<br />

Gillingham Area Voluntary Car Link Scheme<br />

Help is available for transport <strong>to</strong>:<br />

• Medical <strong>and</strong> related appointments<br />

• Visiting a friend or relation in hospital<br />

• Collecting shopping, library books, prescriptions etc<br />

• To <strong>and</strong> from the hairdressers or barbers<br />

• For social outings<br />

The transport is organised by a group of local people<br />

supported by volunteer drivers <strong>and</strong> co-ordina<strong>to</strong>rs, <strong>and</strong> offers<br />

assistance <strong>to</strong> people in the SP8 postcode area who need<br />

help with transport. Users of the service will be given an<br />

envelope <strong>to</strong> make donations <strong>to</strong>wards the running costs of<br />

the service. Contact 07599 311443 for further details.<br />

NORDCAT & SCAT Bus – <strong>North</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong> Community<br />

Accessible Transport<br />

A door-<strong>to</strong>-door on dem<strong>and</strong> service for people of all ages who<br />

cannot use normal public transport <strong>and</strong> for all people aged<br />

over 60. Available in <strong>North</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>North</strong> West <strong>Dorset</strong> for<br />

shopping, visiting friends, medical appointments <strong>and</strong> so on.<br />

Users must register with an annual fee of £2. This includes<br />

the cost of a newsletter <strong>and</strong> programme every four months.<br />

The buses are also available for hire by community groups.<br />

For further information contact:<br />

NORDCAT<br />

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