Transport and Getting About

On this page:

• Getting About Guide
  
• Transport to Hospital
  
• Dial-A-Ride
  
• Community Transport

Getting about guide
Portsmouth City Council has produced a "Getting About Guide" full of travel information for older and disabled people. The guide aims to help older and disabled people use both the public and voluntary transport services in Portsmouth and the surrounding area more easily.
 
It is divided into three sections covering the types of transport available, help with transport costs, and contact details for organisations that may be able to advise you.
 
Please contact the Passenger Transport Section of the Engineering and Design Service of Portsmouth City Council on 023 9284 1346 for a copy of the guide.
 
Transport to Hospital
The following guidelines will help you identify the most appropriate service to use.

• Could the journey be made by some form of public transport, or with the help of a relative or friend?
• If not, could the Patient Transport Service provide the transport? If you are not sure whether you are eligible to use this service, then ask your GP, dentist or consultant who arranges this transport.
• Portsmouth Dial-A-Ride may be able to help (see below)
• If you are attending hospital for an appointment and you are on a low income or on income support, you may be able to claim the cost of your transport. Ask at the hospital reception desk for a claim form.
• Age Concern may be able to help if you are over 65. Phone Tom Shepherd on 023 9286 2121

Dial-A-Ride
provides door-to-door transport within the City of Portsmouth for residents of any age who find it difficult or impossible to use public transport. Carers can also travel for free and they will be responsible for assisting you and carrying any shopping etc. You can travel anywhere in the City of Portsmouth for any reason with the exception of day centres. You will need to book your journey in advance to be sure of a seat. You will be collected from your door at the arranged time, and the driver will help you into the vehicle, which will also be fitted with a passenger lift. Portsmouth Dial-a-Ride also provides a more restricted service for residents of Havant.
 
Cost: similar to local bus fares and you pay the driver just as you would on a regular bus. Bus tokens can be used.
Tel: 023 9269 9555 (Booking times are 9:00am-4:00pm, Mon-Fri)
 
Community Transport
Portsmouth Community Transport provides transport for community groups. This can be for trips or regular activity groups.
Who qualifies: Portsmouth based groups and associations
Costs: Negotiable for trips throughout the UK
Tel: 023 9269 9222