Other transport schemes

There are transport schemes in the borough that can help with getting to Social Clubs, Luncheon Clubs, Specialist Day Centres, Intensive Day Care Centres and appointments.

Social Clubs

Social Clubs can sometimes provide transport to and from your home. Get in touch with the club managers for details. The Richmond Consortium has a list of Day Centres and Social Clubs and other Social Centres with contact details.

Specialist Day Centres and Intensive Day Care Centres

There are six Specialist Day Centres and Intensive Day Care Centres in the borough. Contact the centre managers directly for information on transport availability.

Hospital and other transport needs

Your GP may be able to arrange transport to and from hospital appointments for you.

The Richmond Consortium has a list of local Voluntary Care Groups in the borough, many of which also provide transport for shopping trips, dental and medical appointments.

The Accessible Transport Unit

Address: Disability Action and Advice Centre (DAAC), 4 Waldegrave Road, Teddington, TW11 8HT

Phone:

  • 0208 831 6191 / 6097 (General enquiries)
  • 0208 831 6094 / 6096 (Blue Badge scheme)
  • 0208 831 6312 (Taxicard/Freedom Pass/Shopping Bus scheme)

Email: accessibletransport@richmond.gov.uk

Office hours are 9am to 5.15pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm Friday

See a map for the Accessible Transport Unit here.