Patient Transport Service
We provide patient transportation and a free prescription delivery service to members of the local community.
helping patients travel to their medical appointments
Our team of volunteer drivers assist patients from our community get to their medical appointments. Please get in touch with Val Harvey our Transport Coordinator to arrange a drive. There is a fixed rate fare charge for each journey to cover fuel costs – you will be informed of the rate on booking.
All our drivers are DBS checked and adhere to our code of conduct.
Booking patient transport
If you require transport to and from your hospital/doctor/dental appointments please contact Friends of Fairford & Lechlade Communities directly through the following methods:
Telephone: Between 10am-1pm, Monday-Friday: 07540 798226
If the line is busy please leave a message and a member of the Patient Transport team will call you back.
You can no longer request a driver through either Hilary Cottage or Lechlade Medical Centre receptionists.
To avoid disappointment, please give us as much notice as possible.
A charge for the round trip is made for the service to cover running costs of the vehicle. No charge is made for the driver.
The schedule of fixed rate, return journey charges are shown here:
Free Prescription Delivery service
If you have trouble collecting your monthly prescriptions, our Patient Transport Team may be able to assist. Please note this service can only be provided for people receiving free prescriptions. Please book via our Transport Coordinator Val Harvey giving as much notice as possible:
Telephone: 07540 798226
Email:
Drivers wanted
More drivers are always needed so if you are able to help please contact us.
