Tyne and Wear other schemes

Patient Transport

Some people may be eligible for patient transport which is a non-emergency service to get people to medical appointments. 

The service provides free transport to people who have medical conditions and may need support during a journey, people who find it difficult to walk, and parents or guardians of children being transported. 

For more information on this service, you can contact your GP or healthcare professional.

In Tyne and Wear and across the North West, patient transport services are operated by North West Ambulance Service (NWAS). 

Further information can be found via this link.

Voluntary Community Transport

Dial a Driver – Age UK

Areas covered: City of Sunderland including Hetton Houghton and Washington.

This project is aimed at older people, and people with disabilities who are not able to use standard cars. 

The service can be used for travel to and from the doctors, chiropodist, hospital and social appointments. Volunteer drivers use their own cars and costs are 45p a mile from the volunteer’s home. The service will always try to provide you with a driver as close to your home as possible. 

Contact: 0191 567 4135

Companion Driving Services

Driving Miss Daisy offers companion drivers nationwide. Your journey can be arranged to meet your individual needs, mobility issues and any special medical requirements. 

Contact: 0333 014 6211