New Access to Health Scheme in B&NES.

The SWAN Volunteer Transport scheme has a new pilot project Access to Health which is part funded by Big Lottery to help elderly/disabled people on an income of £16,000 a year or under, to access outpatient appointments at the Bath Royal United Hospital and local Doctors appointments.

Their team of volunteer drivers are using their own cars to transport people to the RUH and Doctors appointments with the aim of covering the whole county.

Members of the public can make direct telephone enquiries and register with the scheme at no cost. They also welcome calls from professionals in the care services and voluntary organisations, friends and relatives.

There is a suggested donation when the service is provided, for each individual journey, the transport is not free and not commissioned by the NHS or Patient Transport. You can get a current suggested donation by contacting them, as this may vary depending on the residential destination from the hospital.

SWAN Volunteer Transport can also help people get to Paulton Hospital, shopping trips, day care, visiting friends and loved ones, clubs and any other community activity.

Contact SWAN Transport on     Tel: 01761 439548

                                                  Fax: 01761 432445

                                                  Email: swan_voltrans@dial.pipex.com