Bus service for people who have difficulty using ordinary buses
Scotland
Voluntary Health Scotland
Services provided: They are the national intermediary and network for Scotland’s voluntary health organisations. They promote greater recognition for the role of their sector, and they work with their members to influence health agendas, policy and practice. They want Scotland to be a place where we all have longer healthier lives, with equal access to care and support when they need it. They work with: Voluntary Health Organisations…
Centre for Inclusive Living Perth and Kinross (CILPK)
Aims: To promote a barrier free, inclusive and equality minded environment for all disabled people. To promote independence based on dignity, choice and control. Services provided: CILPK provides a range of services designed to ensure better access, greater equality of experience and meaningful improvements in the right to live independently. Services include: Resolution of access…
PKAVS
Description of service: Shopmobility operates a scheme to lend, free of charge, manual wheelchairs and powered scooters. A companion service for people requiring assistance whilst shopping is also available. This helps people who have limited mobility or visual impairment to shop and use other town centre facilities. Booking is recommended and training on the use…
Taxicard (East Lothian Council)
Services provided: East Lothian Council’s Taxicard Scheme provides subsidised taxi travel for people with severe and permanent physical disability who don’t have regular access to private motorised transport. If you’d like to apply for a Taxicard, application forms listing all those eligible for the scheme are available from: Transport Services Telephone: 01620 827 827 email:…
Healthcare Improvement Scotland (Edinburgh office)
Improving the quality of healthcare in Scotland