COMMUNITY FIRST M P V

TRANSPORT FOR THE HOUSEBOUND

Community First is helping housebound people to get out and about by loaning them a wheelchair accessible vehicle at charitable rates.

The charity is running the multi-purpose vehicle (M.P.V.) on behalf of Wiltshire County Council, and the vehicle has already helped a number of people who would otherwise be stuck at home.

The M.P.V. can be driven using an ordinary car licence and it can carry up to four passengers plus one wheelchair which can be wheeled straight into the vehicle.

It is available to hire at £20 per day plus 10p per mile.

The vehicle is also occasionally available for self-drive hire to groups and individuals without a wheelchair. For more information, please contact Liam Tatton-Bennett at Community First on (01380) 722475 ext. 243 or by e-mail ltatton-bennett@communityfirst.org.uk

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FOVANT RAINBOW CENTRE

Fovant Rainbow Centre provides a car scheme for children attending the baby unit, nursery, pre-school, after school and holiday clubs whose parents/guardians do not have access to transport.

CONTACT: Mrs Janice Mitchell

TELEPHONE: (01722) 714255

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HINDON VOLUNTARY CAR SCHEME

Hindon Voluntary Car Scheme provides a voluntary car scheme for mainly older people who do not have access to transport.

CONTACT: Mrs Bull

TELEPHONE: (01747) 820264

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COMMUNITY TRANSPORT SOUTH WILTSHIRE

Community Transport South Wiltshire provides a voluntary car scheme into and around Salisbury for elderly and disabled people. Services can link into Salisbury Shopmobility. Users must register and book in advance.

Minibus services are also available.

TELEPHONE: (01722) 410123