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Patient Transport Services

NHS supported patient transport may be available to patients who have a physical or mental health condition or learning disability and require the support of Patient Transport Services staff to leave their home or on the journey.

Bookings by phone:

• Devon and Plymouth: 0345 155 1009
• South Devon, Torbay and Teignbridge: 01803 656 777

Patients are encouraged to book between two weeks and 48 hours ahead of an appointment. Patients will be asked a set of questions to assess their eligibility each time they book.

Voluntary community cars 

Provide door-to-door transport for medical appointments, day care centres or other important journeys. Volunteer drivers use their own cars, and there is a charge per mile.

Volunteer-led car schemes often require passengers to be able to transfer independently. Some can stow foldable wheelchairs and aids.

Details of voluntary car schemes operating in several parts of Devon can also be found via the link below.

Devon Access to Services provides infrastructure support (and some funding) to community car schemes across Devon. If you cannot find a car scheme near you, they may be able to help.

Devon County Car Forum « | Devon Services

Lift shares

Carshare Devon

Carshare Devon is a free journey-matching website which offers you the opportunity to find people travelling the same way as you. 

Companion driving services

Driving Miss Daisy

Driving Miss Daisy is a national assisted transportation service. 

Companion drivers are available and journeys can be individually tailored to meet your needs if you have mobility issues or special medical requirements.

Drivers will assist you in and out of your home, accompanying you on routine appointments, holidays, day trips and companionship at home.

Contact: 0333 014 6211