Truro Together January February 2023

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COMMUNITY NEWS Transport Access People (TAP) TAP (Transport Access People) has been taking regular bookings for Edith’s Oncology appointments. Edith is 79 years old and lives alone, with no immediate family, in the Bodmin area. This is Edith’s Story, written in her own words Edith’s Story | The Biggest Step Initially, a nice young social prescriber, called Jo, put me in contact with TAP (Transport Access People) as I was feeling less confident on my feet and had been struggling to access bus routes since the first lockdown. I have always been fairly confident, I am actually quite headstrong, but ever since the pandemic hit, I have become more hesitant and have seen a deterioration in my own health and general wellbeing. I know that I must go to my Oncology appointments, but I was so scared and struggling to face them - especially with so many mixed messages in the media. So, perhaps the biggest step for me, was that first one, just outside my own front door. gentleman in the transport office, who was down to earth and able to explain how the trip works - I couldn’t believe that Volunteers were able to provide a service straight from my front door to Treliske & then back again. I explained that I was a little unsteady on my feet but could still get up and down fine. He reassured me further and said that the driver would be there to lend a helping hand, should I need it. Becoming a Regular Thing I was a little apprehensive during my first trip to Treliske. I must have called, at least, half a dozen times - checking whether everything was going ahead and if the driver was still coming. I shouldn’t have worried, as Colin (my driver) arrived early. Just like the young gentlemen in the Transport Office, he was helpful, a good listener and assured me that he would be right there waiting for me after my treatment had finished. I must admit, I wasn’t feeling my best after my treatment, but just like he promised, Colin was there waiting for me - I cannot tell you what a relief it was to see a smiling face and get home safely. Making Contact All it took for me to feel a little more confident was a phone call. I spoke to a nice young TAP need Volunteers to support people like Edith. If you would like to become a Volunteer driver or find out more, please contact the TAP Helpline on 01872 223388 10 Truro Together is part of Community Together
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