Bradford on Avon & District Link Scheme
Bradford on Avon and District Link Scheme is a voluntary organisation that offers transport to medical appointments for people who are unable to access public or private transport. This may be because they are elderly, frail, disabled or temporarily in need due to illness. Our service covers the areas of Bradford on Avon, Holt, Winsley, Monkton Farleigh, Westwood, Wingfield and South Wraxall in Wiltshire.
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About our Service
Information about Bradford on Avon & District Link Scheme, including frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Volunteering
Information for people who are interested in supporting our service as a Link Scheme volunteer.
Client Information
Information for people who are interested in using the Bradford on Avon & District Link Scheme service.
How we can help
We can help with transport to:
Doctors appointments (e.g. GP Surgery)
Hospital appointments
Other medical appointments
The Bradford on Avon & District Link Scheme is for medical appointments for those most in need in our community. We may be able to offer transport for people visiting a loved one receiving care or a trip to a local support service (such as a dementia cafe), depending on volunteer availability.
We cover the following areas in Wiltshire:
Bradford on Avon
Holt
Winsley
Monkton Farleigh
Westwood
South Wraxall
07957 367124
9.30am – 4.30pm
If you need help with transport to a medical appointment, please call us on the telephone number above.
The phone line is available from 9.30am – 4.30pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (except bank holidays). At all other times, or if our Co-ordinator is busy with another call, please leave a message on the telephone answering machine.
Please note, our service is dependent on driver availability, and we may need to prioritise the most vulnerable in our community.
Volunteering
Bradford on Avon & District Link Scheme is always looking for people to support our service as a volunteer. Volunteering is a great way to stay active, meet new people and help vulnerable and isolated residents in your community. Volunteering roles* include drivers, Co-ordinators and committee members.
Following an interview and DBS check, new volunteers are issued with a driver’s information pack, an identification badge and and a “Hospital Car” card. We will also reimburse volunteer drivers for mileage and other out-of-pocket expenses.
For more information and an informal chat, please get in touch with us by telephone on 07957 367124.
You can also complete a Volunteer Enquiry Form on our website.
*Please note, all prospective volunteers will need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
“Love the challenge – like a jigsaw – puts you in touch with a great crowd of volunteers. Great to help, in a small way.”
Gill (Volunteer Co-ordinator)
“I like removing/reducing the stress of getting to appointments on time for clients.”
Francis (Driver)
“Love the challenge – like a jigsaw – puts you in touch with a great crowd of volunteers. Great to help, in a small way.”
Gill (Volunteer Co-ordinator)
“I like removing/reducing the stress of getting to appointments on time for clients”
Francis (Driver)