Aims in Caring for the Elderly And Disabled

Most of us take our mobility for granted and go out most days, whether it is to go to work, visit friends, go shopping or just to get away from the four walls of home. However for many elderly or disabled people, they have no means of transport and may well become prisoners in their own home.

This involuntary captivity has a degrading effect on the mental and physical well being of the elderly and disabled person, destroying independence, confidence, self-esteem and purpose. Ultimately these people become dependent on home help, more susceptible to illness and very lonely.

Whilst much is being done with the introduction of Rural Transport Schedules, many elderly and disabled people find them difficult to use as they do not live near a bus stop, or may require an escort in attendance, or may even require a specialist vehicle with a tail lift.

The Bus Club

The Coast & Country Bus Club provides a specialist vehicle with a tail lift, two driver / escorts who are there to give support and care when needed. The club provides a wide variety of daily trips to cater for all needs and interests, collecting and returning the client from home, all at an affordable price.

By providing such a user friendly service, many elderly and disabled people now find their independence has improved, along with their confidence and self-esteem, giving them purpose to their lives. This in turn improves their mental and physical well being, in some cases reducing dependency on on carers and susceptibility to illness. The carer also benefits from our service giving them a well deserved respite.

The Coast and Country Bus Club is working to introduce a greater number of elderly and disabled people in rural and coastal areas to our service, which so many of our members enjoy. Our philosophy is to provide a sustainable good quality of life for the elderly and disabled.