Yes, we had our 100th call for assistance during the first week of June, less than six months from our Launch. 70% of requests have been for lifts to medical appointments, (44 to hospitals and 26 to the Surgery).

The remaining 30% of calls from our 39 customers were spread between shopping, hairdressers, dentists, opticians, vet and social visits.
As you see, the service has been well used and the committee would like to thank our willing volunteers for all their help, it is being very gratefully received.

We would welcome more drivers, so if you could spare an hour or so in a month, John Duncan (01737 845220), our Volunteer Co-ordinator, would be delighted to hear from you. You say when, where, and how often you are prepared to help out. There are 22 people driving for Wheels 4 U at present, why not join them?

Joy Huxley

July 2004

People have been wondering how Wheels 4 U has been getting on. Well, things have been going very well. We had 21 jobs in our first four weeks, (and made 65 'phone calls to arrange them.)

There is one thing that we do need to bring to your attention. We are very sorry, but under the scheme we cannot take minor injuries to Casualty, or bring people home after hospital Day Surgery unless the doctor says that the person could travel by public transport. This is because our drivers are not trained in first aid or nursing and therefore are not equipped to deal with possible complications such as shock, fainting or haemorrhage.

We have however had positive feedback and some very helpful suggestions from 'customers' that we are following up, so thank you for your support.

Joy Huxley

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