CARERS DIRECTORY
As well as the information under Buses, and Trains,
there are several transport schemes that may be of help. Mileage rates are
charged, which may include the driver’s journey from home. Ask for details
when booking.
Lune
Valley Transport Enterprises operate two schemes:
Dial-A-Bus
This is a wheelchair accessible service which operates between Morecambe,
Heysham and Lancaster, Monday-Friday, 08:30 -17:30.
If you wish to use this service, 24 hour’s notice is required.
One week's notice is needed if you want to use the bus to attend a
medical appointment.
County Cars
This is a social car service for rural residents, both young and old, to
enable them to make essential journeys when public transport is not available.
* Lune Valley Transport Enterprises
Unit 7
Vickers Industrial Estate
Mellishaw Lane
MORECAMBE LA3 3EN
(
(01524) 844944 (Dial A Bus)
(
(01524) 388499 (County Cars)
Public
Transport to Lancaster Royal Infirmary
There is a
service, Route 88 from Lancaster Bus Station, every 30 minutes. It runs Monday-
Saturday and includes stops at Medical Unit 2 and the Centenary Building.
NHS Transport to Clinics or Hospital Appointments
You are entitled to NHS transport if your GP or consultant has authorized
the booking. When they do this they will give you a reference number for you to
quote when you telephone the Community Patient Contact Centre (01539 716998) on
Monday- Friday 8am to 8pm. If you do not have a medical need for hospital
transport but are on a low income, you may be entitled to help with travel
costs. Ask at your Benefits Office or enquire at the hospital’s general
office.