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Blue Line Taxi's
Block A Unit 1, Holmer Trading Estate, College Road, Hereford HR1 1JS
Tel: (01432) 343 435 Website: www.blueline-taxis.co.uk
Blue Line Taxi's is a 24/7 taxi and private hire company. They have over 50 cars ranging from saloon cars to MPV and wheel chair accessible minibuses.
High Town Radio Cabs
14 Cattle Market, Hereford, HR4 9HX . Tel: (01432) 354 321
High Town Radio Cabs have a full range of vehicles.
Mr Ray Davies, Tinbar, Ross Road, Whitchurch, Herefordshire HR9 6DQ
Tel (01600) 890 998 Fax: (01600) 890 035
JMC offer a service that is wheelchair accessible. It works all over Herefordshire for further information and charges call Their main work is via Social Service contracts.
Prima Taxis
17a Kyle Street, Hereford Tel: (01432) 279969
Wheelchair accessible vehicles
TOURETTES SYNDROME - National
Tourettes Syndrome (UK) Association
Southbank House, Black Prince Road, London SW1 7SJ
Tel: O845 458 1252 (Helpline) (01383) 629 600 (Admin)
Fax: (01383) 629 609
E-mail: enquiries@tsa.org.uk Website: www.tsa.org.uk
Tourette Syndrome is a medical condition with a genetic component but is as yet of unknown cause. It is characterised by a combination of chronic muscular tics (twitch-like movements) and vocal tics (involuntary noises) and is often socially stigmatising
TOY LIBRARIES
- National
National Association of Toy and Leisure Libraries
Play Matters (NATLL)
68 Churchway, London NW1 1LT
Tel: (020) 7255 4600 Fax: (020) 7255 4602
E-mail: admin@playmatters.co.uk Website: www.natll.org.uk
Toy libraries loan of a wide range of toys - play sessions for children and parents - information and advice about play - a friendly meeting place for parents and carers
Helping children: by giving access to a rich variety of high quality toys - by finding toys to suit the abilities of children with special needs by enabling all children to develop vital skills
Supporting parents: in discovering the appropriate toys and play activities for their children - in understanding the role of play in child development - in developing their parenting skills
Toy Librararies - Local
Hereford Toy Library
Herefordshire Council, Brockington, Hereford HR1 1SH
Tel :(01432) 260 000 E-mail: info@herefordshsire.gov.uk
If you are lucky enough to live in a Sure Start area, you can borrow a variety of toys for your children for a little as 30p a fortnight. Membership to the Toy Library enables your child to enjoy a variety of exciting and stimulating toys, which can be great fun and can also promote learning. And if you live in a Sure Start area, you do not even have to pay to join.
Sure Start works with children under four and their families to promote and develop health and well-being. It aims to help children reach their full potential and reduce the stresses of family life. The services are open to all parents and carers with children aged four and under, living in the Sure Start area, regardless of income.
If you would like to know when the Toy Library bus is in a stop near you please contact: Sure Start on (01432) 383 340 or drop in at Sure Start, Info-in-Herefordshire, 11 Corn Square, Leominster or Sure Start, 5 Church Street, Kington.
See: SURE START
TRANSPORT - National
Door to Door, a Guide to Transport for People with Disabilities
Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee DPTAC, Zone 4/24 Great Minster House, 76 Marsham Street, London SW1P 4DR
Tel: (020) 7944 8011 Fax : (020) 7944 6998
E-mail: dptac@dft.gsi.gov.uk Website: www.dptac.gov.uk
Our aim is to ensure that all disabled people can go where everyone else goes and that they can do so easily and without extra cost.
Transport - Local
British Red Cross
9 Blackfriars Street, Hereford HR4 1HV Tel (01432) 272 522 or Fax (01432) 359 884
Website: www.redcross.org.uk
The British Red Cross provides door-to-door transport for people who cannot get about easily, restoring their freedom and independence. By providing drivers with suitable vehicles, and escorts where needed, it becomes possible to make essential journeys and other trips that make life more pleasurable.
Bromyard Community Transport
Council Offices, 1 Rowberry Street, Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4DU
Tel: (01885) 488 452 (Answer phone)
We provide transport for people who are unable to use public transport and have no transport of their own. It is mainly operated by volunteer drivers who use their own vehicles or own wheelchair accessible minibuses. Passengers pay a contribution towards the cost of their journeys based on local bus fares. Herefordshire Council subsidises our services.
Community Wheels North Herefordshire
Accessible Transport Service Tel: (01568) 610 284
E-mail: mike@hvatransport.co.uk
Community Wheels in action Community Wheels minibus the organisation is committed to a number of innovative and invaluable transport services. All transport projects strongly promote the organisations ethos in providing services that overcome disadvantage, improve access to services in rural areas and promote volunteering. The service also has an accessible vehicle and a minibus that is available for multiple trips.
Wheels to work: This Project aims to assist people without their own transport and without access to public transport to seek and secure employment and/or training opportunities which, otherwise, would be denied to them. We provide loan mopeds, driving lessons and vehicle repair grants to eligible candidates.
For further information please visit our transport website:
www. hvatransport.co.uk,
e-mail: wheelstowork@btconnect.com,
tel: 01568 616622 or contact your local Job Centre, Connexions Agency Tel: (01568) 616622 or contact your local Job Centre, Connexions Agency.
Concessionary Bus & Rail Travel in Herefordshire
Public Transport Team, Highways & Transportation
PO Box 236, Plough Lane, Hereford HR4 0WZ
Tel: (01432) 260211 E-mail: public.transport@herefordshire.gov.uk
Concessionary travel
Herefordshire Council can supply a Senior Railcard to Herefordshire residents aged 60 or over at a 15% discount on the normal price (currently £17.00). Apply in person to Council Offices at Hereford (Town Hall, Garrick House, The Oval), Bromyard (Rowberry Street), Kington (Mill Street), Leominster (Corn Square), Ledbury (St. Katherine’s) and Ross-on-Wye (Swan House). Persons intending to obtain a Railcard should take with them proof of their age and address.
Dial-a-Ride
77 / 83 Whitecross Road, Hereford HR4 0DQ. Tel: (01432) 341 302
Dial-a-Ride is a Community Transport organisation that offers door-to-door transport for people who are unable to get around. Telephone for more information.
Guide for the Disabled Traveller
Tel: (0800) 262 050 (Disabled Helpline) Website: www.theaa.co.uk
The AA which gives of AA listed hotels and guesthouses with accessible accommodation produces guide for the Disabled Traveller booklet. Free to members and is obtainable by phoning Tel: 0800 262 050
Herefordshire Council Public / Community Transport Services
Herefordshire Council Public Transport Team, Highways & Transportation,
PO Box 236, Plough Lane, HEREFORD HR4 0WZ
Tel: (01432) 260211 E-mail: public.transport@herefordshire.gov.uk
Bus Services: The Council is trying to make it easier for everyone to use public transport and over the last few years has invested to upgrade their services to operation by modern, low-floor, accessible. We also operate a concessionary fares scheme that provides free bus travel for older people and those with disabilities.
FREE BUS TRAVEL is available to Older People (Men and Women aged 60 and over) and many disabled people, with a Herefordshire Council Concessionary Bus Pass. The Pass is valid on all buses in Herefordshire including cross-boundary services to Ludlow, Tenbury Wells, Worcester. Malvern, Gloucester, Coleford, Monmouth, Abergavenny, Brecon, Llandrindod Wells, Presteigne and Knighton. Bus passes are valid for 10 years and no charge is made for them.
Older People, registered blind and partially sighted persons and anyone in receipt of the higher-rate mobility allowance should apply at any Post Office in Herefordshire, with proof of eligibility and a passport sized photograph.
Concessionary bus travel is only available to eligible persons who are also permanent residents of Herefordshire. A leaflet explaining the scheme in more detail is available from Post Offices or Council Offices.
Project Co-ordinator, Community Transport, Salters Yard, Bye Street,
Ledbury HR8 2AA
Tel: (01531) 635 503 (answer phone)
E-mail: ringandride@voluntaryactionledbury.org.uk
The Ring and Ride Community Transport scheme provides invaluable services to the member of the local community. It is mainly operated by volunteer drivers who use their own vehicles (social car schemes) specially adapted minibuses (Community buses) and multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs).
In addition we have two minibuses, both equipped with wheelchair lifts. The minibuses are available for hire, at a non-profit making fee, for local voluntary groups, organisations and clubs. A driver is available if required.
Journeys must be booked 48 hours in advance for Ring and Ride, Ledbury.
Lifeline Car Scheme
Hereford Life Line Car Scheme, Plynlimon Trust, 77-83 Whitecross Road,
Hereford HR4 0DQ.
Tel: (01432) 277622 E-mail: lifeline@plynlimontrust.co.uk
The Life Line Car Scheme was set up to serve the population of Hereford City and 29 rural parishes who are relatively poorly served by public and community transport. The aim of the charity is to help the elderly, disabled and disadvantaged in the local community who do not have access to provide or public means of transport. Please phone for further information.
Malvern Area
Community Action, Third Floor, 28-30 Belle Vue Terrace, Malvern WR14 4PZ
Tel (01684) 580 638
Malvern area has a Volunteer Car Service is available for people in the Malvern area to attend medical appointments. A Shoparound service takes elderly and disabled people shopping and on outings. They also have a minibus that they are able to hire out.
National Rail Enquiries
Tel: (08457) 48 49 50 Website: www.nationalrail.co.uk
National Rail Enquiries is a useful contact for getting information about rail travel for disabled people. A leaflet, 'Rail Travel for Disabled Passengers' can be obtained from Railway Stations or can be ordered by phone from National Rail Enquiries.
There are ramps from wheelchairs available at manned stations. A wheelchair is also available for travellers having difficulty walking the distances involved but without their own wheelchair.
Rail Services
Rail services are the responsibility of central government, through the Department of Transport, which has franchised a number of Train Operating Companies to provide the service on its behalf.
Ross Action Committee Ambulance
Rosemary Rigby - Tel (01981) 540 477
Providing transport in Ross on Wye and local district for the elderly and people with disabilities.
Also see: TAXIS
TRAVEL - National
Access Travel
6 the Hillock, Astley, Lancashire M29 7GW
Tel (01942) 888 844 Fax (01942) 891 811
E-mail: info@access-travel.co.uk Website: www.access-travel.co.uk
Access Travel helps people with a disability to plan holidays from booking flights to suitable accommodation.
ACCOMMODATION: All properties are well known to us as they have been personally inspected or have been suggested by a wheelchair user. We can therefore discuss the accommodation with you and give recommendations on its suitability. We offer a personal contact to all out clients which the larger tour operators are unable to give. This is essential to provide for the individual needs of each of our many clients.
FLIGHT ONLY: We are please to offer special airfares on SCHEDULED and CHARTER aircraft to thoughts of destination worldwide. We will happily provide quotes if you have your own accommodation or visiting friends in far off places. We will also liaise with the airline to arrange any special services etc.
SPECIAL AIDS: Hoists, shower chair etc. can be hired in Amsterdam, Algarve, Florida and Tenerife. Please contact us for further details.
ADAPTED VEHICLES: certain resorts have vehicles which can accommodate travellers in their own wheelchairs and normally have a hoist or ramps to assist loading.
CAR HIRE: different models of cars including automatics can be arranged to suit each party at all our destination with very competitive rates. These are available on request. Self-drive cars with hand controls are available at a supplementary charge in the Algarve and Florida.
They can help and advise on ACCOMMODATION, SPECIAL AIDS, ADAPTED VEHICLES, CAR HIRE.
TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS - National
Tuberous Sclerosis Association
Diane Sanson, Head of Administration, PO Box 12979, Barnt Green, Birmingham B45 5AN
Tel: (0121) 445 6970
E-mail: support@tuberous-sclerosis.org
Website: www.tuberous-sclerosis.org
LOCAL AREA: Hilary McGlynn, TS Specialist Adviser, 1 Quina Brook, Wem, Shropshire SY4 5RJ.
Tel: (01939) 232 038
THE TUBEROUS SCHLEROSIS ASSOCIATION: Supporting people with tuberous sclerosis and their families or carers. Promoting education, publicity and information to increase awareness and understanding. Encouraging and sponsoring research into the causes and management of tuberous sclerosis
Please report incorrect details, failed links, new web sites or other
information to
info@ablehereford.com
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