Accessible Transport
Blue Badge Scheme
The Blue Badge scheme helps you park closer to your destination if you’re disabled. Suffolk County Council has detailed information about the scheme, who is eligible to apply, and how the scheme works.
Beware copycat websites: some sites will charge you much more. Only use the official Suffolk County Council site:
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Blue Badge parking permit on Suffolk County Council website
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Applications are made through the government’s website:
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Coastal Accessible Transport Services
CATS operates door-to-door services using wheelchair accessible minibuses for the towns of Leiston, Saxmundham, Woodbridge and Aldeburgh. These journeys enable people who may need a little more assistance with their journey to remain independent:
01728 830516
Driving Miss Daisy
Driving Miss Daisy offers a safe, friendly and reliable driving and companion service for children, the elderly, and anyone who is unable to drive but wishes to remain independent. They offer much more than just transportation. They will collect you, drive you to and from your destination and provide assistance as you require.
AccessAble
AccessAble is a good source of information about accessible transport:
Hospital Transport
You are normally expected to make your own way to hospital for non-emergency treatment but if you are on a low income you may be able to claim back any costs:
Staying Independent
Suffolk County Council covers a range of support facilities with accessibility for those with sensory and physical disability:
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Dial-A-Ride (Connecting Communities)
Dial-A-Ride is now known as Connecting Communities. This is a transport service provided by Suffolk County Council (Suffolk On Board) for people who don’t have access to a regular bus service. The services available depend on the area you live in.
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This video made by Suffolk On Board explains the service. There are captions on the video.
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Connecting Communities Booking Telephone number: 01728 635938
You need to book at least a week in advance, earlier if possible, especially on some routes. These services are available to anyone, not just disabled people, so, for example, routes popular with tourists may get busier during holiday times. There is a charge for using the services which you should check when you book.
Travelling with a Carer
Travelling with a Carer – Information and advice on travelling with medication and insurance.
Sport, Social and Recreational
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Unscene Suffolk theatre company for visually impaired people
Accessible Leisure
Accessible Countryside for Everyone ACE
Includes information on wheelchair walks, accessible pubs, sport, accessible tourist information, wheelchair friendly taxi operators and lots more:
Accessible Countryside for Everyone home page
Accessible Countryside for Everyone Suffolk page
Disabled Travel and Holidays
Information on Disabled Travel and Holidays
Suffolk Tourist Guide
Suffolk Tourist Guide includes information about accessible beaches, tourist attractions, shop mobility and much more:
Suffolk Tourist Guide Facilities for people with disabilities visiting Suffolk