Community lift set to transport residents to medical appointments

The initiative was born after it became clear that some Bridlington residents were missing vital medical appointments each year due to a lack of suitable transport. In response, a small group of community‐minded individuals came together to explore a practical solution.

They identified that a community car scheme – run by volunteer drivers using their own vehicles – could provide a valuable service alongside the existing ERYC Medibus.

The aim is to support those who struggle to access transport and ensure they can attend important healthcare appointments without added stress or difficulty.

Jane Evison from East Yorkshire Community Transport said: “Lack of transport can be a huge barrier for many people in East Yorkshire, and my role is to help find solutions that make life easier for those who need support.

“Getting to medical appointments is extremely important, but for some, finding transport can be very difficult. BLCL is now ready to start offering help, and we have enough brilliant volunteer drivers to deliver this service.”

Two of the new volunteer drivers Geof Traves and Colin Oliver said: “We had some spare time and were really pleased to be able to join the team at BLCL and offer transport to others in our community who couldn’t get to appointments. We hope we will be able to help more people as the scheme gets better known.”

If you would like to book transport with BLCL please phone 01482 868082.

BLCL is still looking for volunteer drivers, it offers 45p a mile to cover fuel cost.

If you have some time and want to help others contact Jane Evison via email at [email protected] or call 07815 489682.