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Transport

Public Transport - Buckinghamshire County Council

         Produces timetables and Travel Guides giving details of all bus and train services in Bucks
         Passenger Transport Officer, Bucks County Council 
         Tel. 01296 383749
        www.buckscc.gov.uk/travelinfo

Railways

National Rail Enquiries – 0845 748 4950 – Local call rate
Minicom service - 0845 60 50 600 – Local call rate
www.nationalrail.co.uk

For train times and fares information. 24 hour service.

Passengers with disabilities can and should pre-arrange their rail journeys to ensure that the necessary support is available. Stations vary greatly in their accessibility.

Thames Trains - Assistance for passengers with special needs - Tel. 0118 908 3607

People over 60 and disabled people can purchase Railcards entitling them to reduced cost travel. Useful leaflet "Rail Travel for Disabled People" contains application form for Disabled Persons Railcard – available from larger stations.

Bus and Coach
          
           Click here for information about Burnham bus services 

or contact:

Traveline - for timetable information 0870 608 2 608  www.traveline.org.uk
or
Slough Bus Station, Wellington Street, Slough Tel. 01753 524144
or 
Passenger Transport Officer, Bucks County Council Tel. 01296 383749
www.buckscc.gov.uk/travelinfo

National Express 0870 580 80 80 - For bookings and information on coach services
www.gobycoach.com

Concessionary Fares

Local Councils provide Concessionary Fares schemes for older people and for people with disabilities. There is some variation in provision between different Councils .

For details of current entitlement contact your local Council 

Parking Exemptions

If you are a visually impaired passenger or a severely disabled driver or passenger you may be entitled to a blue badge 
( formerly orange badge ). Badge holders are exempt from certain parking restrictions allowing you to park closer to your destination.

Contact your local Social Services Dept for details.

South Bucks Dial A Ride

Residents of South Bucks who are unable to use normal bus services because they are disabled, infirm or visually impaired can register for this service. The service can take passengers to anywhere in the South Bucks District or to neighbouring towns such as Slough, Maidenhead or High Wycombe. It is a door to door service , and fares are broadly comparable with those on normal bus services.

The specially adapted vehicle has a wheelchair lift.

For further information and to find out how to register contact South Bucks District Council 

Easybus

New rural bus routes in Buckinghamshire started in April 2001 using new low - floor buses with a designated wheelchair space and seat belts to all seats. For details of  routes contact :

Passenger Transport Section
Buckinghamshire County Council, County Hall, Aylesbury
Tel. 01296 383749

Slough Community Transport

Tel. 01753 691131

Transport within Slough for people who find it difficult to use public transport due to illness, age or disability. Transport is provided by volunteer drivers using their own cars and in specially adapted vehicles as part of the Out and About Scheme .

The Out and About Scheme can also provide minibuses with tail lifts for hire to local community groups for use by disabled people.

Shopmobility

Several local shopping centres have Shopmobility schemes. Electric scooters or wheelchairs are hired out to make shopping easier for disabled people. Escorts may be available. Shopmobility schemes in the region include:

Slough Shopmobility , Alpha Street Car Park, Slough
Tel. 01753 691133

Maidenhead Shopmobility, Nicholson’s Car Park, Broadway, Maidenhead Tel. 01628 543038

Windsor Town Shopmobility , near Windsor Library, Peascod Place, Windsor Tel. 01753 622330

High Wycombe , The Octagon
Tel. 01494 472277

Reading c/o Readibus Tel. 0118 931 1414

Burnham Community Association Minibus

Available for use by local charitable and voluntary groups. There is also a regular trip to a large supermarket for people who would otherwise have difficulty doing their shopping . For more information about using the minibus contact 

Burnham Advice and Information Centre , Burnham Park Hall, Windsor Lane, Burnham SL1 7HR Tel. 01628 605975

Transport to hospital

In certain circumstances it may be possible to arrange for an ambulance or the hospital car service to take you to hospital for outpatient appointments. At the time of making your hospital appointment ask either the outpatient staff at the hospital or the receptionist at your local surgery if you are eligible.

If this cannot be arranged and you have no other means of getting to hospital, Burnham Good Neighbour Scheme may be able to help. This scheme is run by volunteer drivers in private cars and passengers generally make a donation towards the costs. For more information about the scheme or to book a journey contact the Co-ordinator on 01628 666453.

People on low incomes may be entitled to help with the costs of travelling to hospital. Those in receipt of Income Support or income based Jobseeker’s Allowance are eligible for help with the cost of fares or petrol when attending hospital as an inpatient or outpatient. Other people on low incomes may be able to get help through the NHS Low Income Scheme. For more information contact local Benefits Agency.

Tripscope

The Vassall Centre, Gill Avenue, Bristol, BS16 2QQ
Tel. 08457 585641 ( with Minicom )
www.tripscope.org.uk

Offers a nation wide travel and transport information service to disabled and elderly people. Help is given to plan and arrange any journey anywhere including abroad The service is free of charge.

Motability

Goodman House, 7 Station Approach, Harlow , Essex CM20 2ET 
Tel. 01279 635666 (Customer Helpline)

Motability Scheme

It is possible for those in receipt of the higher mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance or the War Pensioner’s Mobility Supplement, to put their benefit towards the cost of hiring a new car or buying a new or used car, wheelchair or scooter on Hire Purchase. There is a fund available to help with deposits or adaptation costs for those with limited funds.

Mobility Advice and Vehicle Information Service (M.A.V.I.S.)

O Wing, Macadam Avenue,
Old Wokingham Road, Crowthorne, Berkshire RG45 6XD
Tel. 01344 661000

Provides information on all aspects of transport and vehicles available for people with disabilities. Can advise on simple low cost adaptations to cars to improve comfort and safety.

Disabled Drivers Association

Encourages independence through mobility and will advise on equipment, law, benefits etc.
Tel. 0870 770 3333
www.dda.org.uk

RADAR (Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation)

Can advise on transport issues for disabled people 
Tel. 0207 2503222
www.radar.org.uk

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