Transport

Oxfordshire County Council website has useful information about transport and parking for people with mobility problems.

Bus passes

If you are over 60 or disabled you may be entitled to a bus pass.  Contact your local carers' centre or your local council.  See links on this page.

Crossroads Adapted Vehicle Hire

Crossroads Oxfordshire is a non-profit making charity, and has an adapted vehicle available for hire.  Charges for the vehicle are only made to cover costs. 01865 260280 care@oxfordshirecrossroads.org.uk

Children with special needs

Schools Transport: Children with special educational needs do not have a specific entitlement to free transport, but if the LEA has allocated a place for your child with a Statement of SEN to a particular school, (whether or not it’s a special school), they will consider providing transport.Your child can either be issued with a bus pass or arrangements may be made for a taxi or specially adapted minibus to transport him/her to and from school. If necessary an escort can be provided. If you would like more information or have any concerns about the service, contact the Special Needs Transport Officer: 01865 815328.

Further Education:If your child wants to go on to further or higher education after leaving school, the LEA may still be able to help with transport. You can also ask SKILL, the National Bureau for Students with Disabilities 020 74500620.

Transport for Hospitals, Clinics and Out Patient Appointments: If your child is unable to use public transport and you do not have a car, your child’s GP, hospital doctor or social worker can book you free hospital transport. This will either be an ambulance or car.

Local organisations

Oxfordshire carers' centres  can give you information about transport schemes and applications for blue badges.

Community Transport Schemes

The Oxfordshire Rural Community Council website has details of more than 60 community transport schemes

British Red Cross: door-to-door transport for people who cannot get about easily. Oxfordshire Red Cross Transport Operations Office: 01235 552673

National organisations

Disabled Drivers Association 0870 770 3333

Motability: 0845 4564566  minicom: 01279 632213