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CAR SERVICE CARRIES 65 PATIENTS A MONTH

The number of clients driven to their medical appointments by the Esher and Claygate Car Service hit 772 last year-100 more than the previous year. This amounted to an average of 65 trips a month for the service's 52 volunteer drivers.

In spite of the rising demand, the service rarely fails to meet a request for transport-but it means new drivers are always needed to replace those standing down.

The service provides transport to surgeries, local hospitals, physios, dentists and opticians for residents of Esher and Claygate who are unable to use public transport or drive themselves. Volunteer drivers collect clients from their homes, take them to their local appointments, wait and drive them home-although only one-way transport is provided to large hospitals, such as Kingston. There is no charge for the service but a small voluntary donation is suggested.

To make use of the service, or volunteer to be a driver— all that is needed is a clean driving licence and a few spare hours a month at times to suit you visit www.esher-and-claygate-car-service.com/about-us.