Dial-a-Ride operates for older people and people with disabilitiesof all ages, as well as to people who do not have access to a car or public transport. Newent Association for the disabled at present provides a Dial-a-Ride service Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm and at weekends for emergencies only. A regular door to door service operates for shopping, social visits and all essential appointments for disabled people of any age and frail older people. Membership costs £3.00 pa; other costs may vary.
Further information on fares, the volunteer car service and accessible vehicles can be obtained by telephoning Sheppard House direct, on 01531-821227.
Newent Dial-a-Ride offers training and assessment for the Minibus Driver Assessment Team (MIDAS) and Passenger Assistant Training Scheme (PATS) at reasonable rates. Contact Pat or Barry on 01531-821227 for details. 

Sheppard House
Sheppard Way
Newent

GL18 1TL
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www.sheppardhouse.org.uk  

Disabled people of all ages with no access to transport 

Ring Alys Mayo on 01531-821227 (8:30 to 5:00)  

Minibuses accommodate wheelchairs 

Eight Minibuses 

40p per mile, minimum charge £1.80