What do we do ?
Community Transport
We provide a range of transport services to the local community, in particular the elderly and disabled.
Our "SHIRECONNECT" is a fully accessible door to door minibus service, enabling people in North Northamptonshire , including surrounding villages to get to town centres, major supermarkets and the ameinities, as well as any other group, club, or social appointment they may have.
"SHIRECONNECT" also has a monthly excursion programme, providing trips to destinations such as; Rushden Lakes, garden centres, farm shops, afternoon tea, Sunday lunches and more.
Transport on the "SHIRECONNECT" bus is completely FREE of charge if you hold a concessionary bus pass!
We are currently providing a "SHIRECONNECT" Towns and Rural Wellbeing bus service in Wellingborough, Rushden and Higham Ferrers, Oundle, ! Please check the Wellibus page for more information.
Medical Car Service
The medical car service helps the elderly, disabled & people in need of affordable transport to get to their medical appointments.
Our volunteers drivers collect members from their homes and provide a return journey.
An annual subscription is required and fares for the journey are paid in cash direct to the volunteer on the day of the journey at 45 pence per mile plus a small booking fee.
Our Mission
At Shire Community Services, our mission is to provide assistance to those in need. We believe that everyone deserves access to basic necessities and we work tirelessly to make this a reality.
Our Mission
At Shire Community Services, our mission is to provide assistance to those in need. We believe that everyone deserves access to basic necessities and we work tirelessly to make this a reality.
Shopmobility
We have a selection of mobility scooters and wheelchairs that we hire out to the public from our Wellingborough office.
ANYONE of any age who has a mobility problem can hire one to access the shops and other services within the town.
You need to be a member of our scheme, MEMBERSHIP is only £18pa. There is a small charge for the hire of the equipment which is all stored at our handy town centre office.
