SHENCARE COMMUNITY TRANSPORT

Funding was used to buy two second-hand minibuses to replace two older ones of their aging fleet.

Charity is seeking funding to expand its provision in Edgbaston. Two Network lead officers have, with local stakeholders, identified new opportunities in the area for accessible transport. Following the pandemic, face to face services are picking up ....more

Charity is seeking funding to expand its provision in Edgbaston. Two Network lead officers have, with local stakeholders, identified new opportunities in the area for accessible transport. Following the pandemic, face to face services are picking up and older people are keen to return to activities, rebuild confidence and physical strength, and socialise with friends at day centres and luncheon clubs. Many refer to the absence of suitable transport and Shencare Community Transport is keen to respond to this gap. Applicant already has strong networks in Edgbaston and is in receipt of numerous requests for "new" journeys that are over and above those that it currently provides locally. In addition to enabling older people to retain their independence, such provision also provides respite to carers who would otherwise be transporting older family members to social activities or health appointments. Funding will enable the charity to work with up to 350 people across Edgbaston. It will take referrals from individuals and via local community organisations and ensure that appropriate risk assessments take place for all journeys. Applicant describes the benefits to clients of having contact with peers, attending advice and health appointments and activities to boost mental and physical health.

Community partners report ongoing challenges in accessing suitable transport provision for clients, which is critical in ensuring that those who are often isolated, may have mobility issues and/or be living on low incomes can meet friends, engage ....more

Community partners report ongoing challenges in accessing suitable transport provision for clients, which is critical in ensuring that those who are often isolated, may have mobility issues and/or be living on low incomes can meet friends, engage with advice services and access social and leisure activities to support physical and mental wellbeing. Such provision sustains independence and, particularly in the case of older people, enables many to continue to live in their own home. Shencare Community Transport reports that it is in receipt of numerous requests for "new" journeys from community organisations working with older people, which are above those it can currently provide. Funding support would enable it to meet this demand and to enable older clients to get out and access community activities and health appointments with significant benefits to their health and happiness.

The Local Authority Bus Subsidy Ring-Fenced (Revenue) Grant is paid by the Department for Transport to local authorities in place of the Bus Services Operators Grant previously paid to bus operators for running services under tender to local ....more

The Local Authority Bus Subsidy Ring-Fenced (Revenue) Grant is paid by the Department for Transport to local authorities in place of the Bus Services Operators Grant previously paid to bus operators for running services under tender to local authorities.

The Local Authority Bus Subsidy Ring-Fenced (Revenue) Grant is paid by the Department for Transport to local authorities in place of the Bus Services Operators Grant previously paid to bus operators for running services under tender to local ....more

The Local Authority Bus Subsidy Ring-Fenced (Revenue) Grant is paid by the Department for Transport to local authorities in place of the Bus Services Operators Grant previously paid to bus operators for running services under tender to local authorities.