Bridgend Council is set to launch a public consultation on changes to assisted transport for adults in the county (pdf).
Assisted transport is provided to adults in the county with mobility problems (but who don’t live in residential care) to access community services such as day services.
This doesn’t include transport to access health services – which are provided via GPs/NHS.
The draft policy (pdf) will mean that anyone requesting assisted transport will have to undergo an assessment to determine their eligibility.
BCBC would only provide “cost-effective” assisted transport to help meet “an assessed need that cannot be met (by the person) and having explored all alternatives”.
Someone is usually not eligible for assisted transport if they:
- Are physically or cognitively able to travel independently with assistance (by family etc).
- Have access either to their own vehicle (including Motability vehicles), or a family or friend’s vehicle – where it’s reasonable to expect a family member or friend to offer a lift where needed.
- Receive the mobility element of Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payments and can travel independently.
- Residents of care facilities where their transportation needs are already taken care of.
