Share & Care - Wool and surrounding areas

Voluntary car scheme to help the frail or housebound. The scheme offers transport to visit doctors, dentist, opticians, hospital or relatives in hospital, if no other means of getting there are available. We can also collect prescriptions and/or deliver medication. 

Clients should specify if they use wheelchairs. 3 or 4 days notice is required for bookings.

Who it's for

Disabled/mobility impaired, elderly, children and young people with no access to or unable to use public transport (children should normally be accompanied and car seats have to be provided and help provided to fit them in the car).

No need to register for this service. 

Costs

40p per mile. Local under 2 miles - minimum £2 (subject to review).

Type of transport

Volunteers' own vehicle

Days of operation

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday

Booking information

Contact name: Toni McPherson

Phone: 07751 968944 weekdays between 9am and 5pm (answerphone available)

Areas served

Wool and surrounding areas:

  • Bovington
  • Bovington Camp
  • Coombe Keynes
  • East Lulworth
  • West Lulworth
  • East Stoke
  • Winfrith Newburgh
  • East Knighton
  • East Burton
  • East Chaldon

Map of the area covered by the scheme

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