Community Transport
The role of Social Care Transport is to provide a professional transport service to customers. This is achieved via a network of providers of services who work in partnerships to meet the needs of the people of Dudley.
Transport can be provided by:
- Social Services internal fleet vehicles
- Voluntary groups
- Community transport
- Externally procured taxis and coaches
What does Social Care Transport do?
Day Facilities
Transport is crucial for people to get to day service facilities or to attend community activities. Therefore, the early morning and late afternoon are the busiest times of the day, with a door to door transport service provided for people using day facilities. Our customers are people living in the Dudley Borough who have been assessed as needing a service. The four main groups of customers are people with:
If you would like to obtain more information regarding Day Services please email the district office concerned.
Delivery of Meals on Wheels
During the middle of the day meals are delivered to people in their own homes who have been assessed as needing a service. Along with the WRVS and Catering Services, the Social Care Transport Service is part of the team that delivers the meals.
Booking Service
Additionally, Social Care Transport is available for staff, service users, voluntary and community groups to book for other journeys. This service is provided at competitive cost, utilising specialist accessible vehicles and highly trained drivers and escorts.
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