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Our Transport Service is for people who cannot manage on public transport because of age, frailty, illness, disability or injury
To people who live in the Maidstone Borough Council area we can offer:

  • A volunteer driver using his or her own car
  • Trips to places like hospitals, foot clinics, day centres, shops, visiting friends or anywhere else you would like to go
  • Drivers will wait for an hour or they will come back and collect you later
  • From 1st May 2011, the costs are:
    • For a journey within the MBC area, a charge of 45p per mile PLUS a £3 booking fee
    • For a journey outside the MBC area not exceeding 75 miles in all, 45p per mile PLUS a booking fee of £6
    • For a journey of over 75 miles (including London), 45p per mile PLUS a booking fee of £10
  • To book a trip please call 01622 756662 Monday-Friday 9am to 4pm
    If possible, we need 3 days notice

VOLUNTARY ACTION MAIDSTONE
BRIGHTER FUTURES

Is a service improving the quality fo life for people over the age of 75 years living in the Borough of Maidstone, by providing a one-stop helpline, day trips in our minibus, regular shopping trips and exercise classes that are designed to improve postural stability.  We also provide a regular phone call to ensure the well being of our clients at a day time to suit them.  Our team of willing volunteers provide an excellent home based befriending service and are more than happy to undertake escorted errands 

OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10 AM TO 4 PM - AT 39-48 MARSHAM STREET, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1HH

TELEPHONE 01622 762403
EMAIL bfg@vam-online.org.uk
WEBSITEwww.vam-online.org.uk/bfg.asp 

IN TOUCH - HOME IMPROVEMENT AGENCY

HANDYPERSONS SERVICES

Delivering a local home repairs service for older, disabled and vulnerable households.

Works include minor plumbing repairs, carpentry, home security and a whole range of general DIY services to help households feel safe and secure.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

  • Are you looking for an honest, trustworthy painter, decorator or gardener.  If so they contact the Home Improvement Agency who can carry out low cost painting and decorating service and gardening service.
  • All employees carrying out the work have been vetted using the Criminal Records Bureau Service.
  • For more information call 01622 525520

This services is funded through the Kent County Council Supporting People programme.

ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY - DEMENTIA CAFE

 

  • Do you have dementia or care for someone who does? 
  • Would you like a place to relax, meet new people and learn more about dementia?
  • There will be a new Dementia Care at the Salvation Army Hall, Union Street, Maidstone on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month from 10 am to noon.
  • Entry is free and there will be light refreshments provided.

For more information contact 01622 747181 or email megan.jones@alzheimers.org.uk

FRIDAY LUNCH CLUB - Especially for the older person

 

  • At Maidstone Community Support Centre, 39-48 Marsham Street, Maidstone. 
  • Every third Friday of the month.
  • Enjoy a two course meal with entertainment. Tea, coffee and biscuits for £7.50 per person.
  • Tto book a place call 690369