Wivey Link
https://wiveylink.co.uk/wivey_link/
Wivey Link was set up to help combat rural isolation and the service is open to all, whatever age, who for whatever reason, have no access to transport be it public or private. We have wheelchair accessible cars and our volunteers are trained to support wheelchair users.
When does it operate?
Wivey Link operates Monday to Friday from approximately 9am to 5pm, not including Bank Holidays.
How does it work?
You must be registered as a member before you can travel with us. Once you are a member, simply phone us via the booking line 01984 624 666 to book your journey.
Our volunteers will take your request, and call you back once we have a vehicle and a volunteer driver available. We will need to know if you are using a wheelchair, and if you will remain in the wheelchair or transfer to a seat in the car.
If you cannot transfer from your home to the car, you will need to bring a carer with you, who will travel for free. Call us to discuss this if you have any questions.
Priority goes to medical appointments.
Registration lasts one year and costs £25 for the 10 Parishes Inner Zone and £35 for the Outer Zone.
Fares start at £6.40 and cost £1.60 per mile with concessions for bus-pass holders after 9.30am.
We currently have three wheelchair accessible vehicles and one non-modified vehicle which can accommodate shopping trolleys and strollers.
Wivey Cares
https://wiveycares.net/about-us
Wivey Cares is a registered charity that believes no one should face illness, a long-term condition, or the challenges of older age on their own. We’re here to make sure they don’t.
At the core of what we do is something simple: showing up. Our Co-Oridnator will facilitate the introduction of friendly micro-providers who visit people at home, offering practical help alongside a listening ear.
We also bring people together. We host group activities that give everyone a chance to share a cup of tea, swap stories, and find comfort in familiar faces. These sessions are a lifeline not just for the people who attend, but for the families and micro-providers who support them too.
Wivey Cares was built on the belief that community is one of the most powerful forms of care there is. Everything we do flows from that.