A charity committed to providing a transport lifeline for people in parts of Worcestershire, Shropshire and Herefordshire has launched a new service – ferrying members to Covid vaccinations free of charge!
Tenbury Transport Trust, based in Tenbury Wells, has served the local community for more than 10 years and has established an excellent reputation for providing a safe, professional, service for people who don’t have adequate transport of their own.
Wendy White, Chair of trustees, said the trust is very much open for business, despite the pandemic, and keen to ensure members get to their Covid vaccination safely and on time.
“Tenbury Transport Trust is proud to announce that, as part of our commitment to the community, we are providing transport to Covid vaccinations for our members absolutely free,” she said.
“We know this is a worrying time for everyone so as part of our service to the area we have decided that providing free transport at this time is the best way we can contribute and help our members.
“It’s really important for people to accept their vaccination appointment when it’s offered and they shouldn’t have to rely on a family member possibly travelling into the area to take them or maybe having to leave frontline work to do so.
“Tenbury Transport volunteers can collect them from their door, ensure they arrive safely and return home safely, too. Members can always have confidence that the charity is fully insured, professionally run and reliable. We operate under strict Covid rules because our clients are not just clients – they are our friends and we want to keep them safe.
“It’s important to thank all those who continue to support us with grants and donations as without that support we wouldn’t be able to provide such an amazing service. Also the volunteers who give their time for others will now be helping to get our members to their all-important Covid vaccination.”
Tenbury Transport Trust is a not-for-profit charity and members include people of all ages and transport needs. It could mean taking them shopping, keeping hospital appointments or anything else where they need to get from A to B and don’t have access to public transport or have adequate transport of their own.
“Users must register with us and can sign-up for £5 to become members. If anyone would like to become a member and have access to our wonderful volunteer drivers, they can phone us on 01584 810491 or call in and see us at our office in Teme Street,” Wendy added.
“We cover destinations over a wide area including Worcester, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Hereford, Ludlow, Birmingham and Oswestry. It’s a service which is providing a lifeline for many in our community who just can’t get about as they need to. We are available to people of all ages but a lot of our clients are in their 80s.
“The trust is looking to expand by taking on more clients and volunteer car and minibus drivers – with full minibus training provided.
“Drivers need to have a full licence and we would love to hear from anyone who would like to donate some of their time helping us and our community. Car drivers get paid mileage and it might be something that would appeal to furloughed and part-time workers or people who are retired.
“We currently have a school contract in Worcestershire and would like to expand that into Shropshire if possible. It could be that schools are struggling at the moment to get the children of key workers and vulnerable children to school. Whatever the reason, we would be quite happy to talk with them – or anyone else looking for a solution to their transport needs.”
Anyone wanting further information on becoming a volunteer driver or a client can visit http://www.tttrust.org.uk/, call 01584 819452 or pop in and see the team.
