Skipton Step Into Action Wheelchair Accessible Transport run by Volunteers
Organisations can refer to this service via MARS
This service is for users of wheelchairs or have larger walking aids - adults who, by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage cannot conveniently use other publicly provided transport service to attend Health & wellbeing related appointments within the Skipton and South Craven and surrounding areas.
SSIA does request a non-profit-making charge for the scheme to cover the drivers mileage expense based on £1.00 per mile from the drivers base to your destination and return (minimum charge £5.00) and for all parking charges to be covered if the volunteer is waiting for the Friend of SSIA whilst they have their appointment to bring them home.
What we Can Do in providing WAV Journeys:
SSIA WAV service is currently only being offered for health & wellbeing related appointments including Hospital, Doctors, Dentist and Chiropody appointments etc. and some wellbeing activities.
When the journey request is made SSIA will advise whether the journey is eligible under the scheme. If it is eligible SSIA will then take some details to register the Friend of SSIA (if a new user) as a user of the scheme. Then a volunteer will be requested.
The cost of the journey will be calculated and advised to the Friend of SSIA once a volunteer is allocated, (please note, we will advise if we do not get a volunteer to cover this journey, to enable the Friend of SSIA to make alternative arrangements).
SSIA can offer single journeys, or wait & return to home (the wait must be one hour or less unless prearranged).
The SSIA volunteer can guide the Friend of SSIA from their door to the vehicle and into their appointment.
If SSIA cannot accommodate the requested journey, we will do our best to signpost you to other organisations that may be able to assist.
What we CANNOT DO in providing WAV Journeys:
SSIA volunteer cannot enter the Friend of SSIA’s home.
SSIA volunteer cannot transport any additional passengers unless pre agreed with SSIA and the driver.
Volunteer drivers are able accept donations, but cannot accept any additional monies (tips etc.) over and above the agreed fare.
Residency:
Craven
Transportation is provide to those who live in Skipton and South Craven, even if the facility they are travelling to is out of this area; eligibility criteria, isolated (no close by family members to assist; on benefits or restricted income; unable to take public transport due to disability; timings etc.)
There is no cost for this service
MARS Referral, Contact Organisation
01756802098