There are various options listed below which may help with your transport needs.  If your short break is being arranged through Social Work Services, you can discuss any transport requirements you have with your care manager.

Community transport within the Borders

If you are taking your short break within the Borders, the following community transport services may be of assistance. Most of their vehicles are suitable for people with wheelchairs although you are best to discuss your specific transport needs with them. Choose the one closest to your home and remember to book well ahead of your break.

• Tweed Wheels
  Tel: 01721 723123
  E-mail: ellie.breeze@the-bridge.uk.net
• Gala Wheels
  Tel: 01896 668578
  E-mail: galawheels@bdf.demon.co.uk
• Teviot Wheels
  Tel: 01835 863554
  E-mail: john.chick@the-bridge.uk.net
• Berwickshire Wheels 
  Tel: 01361 884652
  Email: derek.bates@bavs.org.uk
• Red Cross Driver
  Tel: 01896 752686
  E-mail: lswilson@redcross.org.uk
  This service can give a few hours per week for people wishing to visit a friend/relative or attend an appointment. It is supported by Scottish Borders Council and the NHS and is free of charge to all users. 
• Red Cross Buddy
  Tel: 01896 752686
  This service can provide volunteers to help people back into their  friendship circle, for example to go shopping or to the cinema.
• WRVS
  Tel: 01835 864789
  E-mail: Borders.SocialCentre@WRVS.org.uk
  The WRVS can assist with transport if planned in advance.
• The Volunteer Resource Centre, Peebles
  Tel: 01721 723123
  E-mail: ellie.breeze@the-bridge.uk.net
  This service is for anyone in Tweeddale who is registered disabled or cannot use public transport due to a physical disability. It can be used for anything that involves transport e.g. a day trip. Members of the public/family can drive the cars if they have undergone MIDAS training.

General travel information

• Travel Concession Cards
  For information on travel concession cards visit:
  Transport Scotland
• Rail Travel
  For information and journey planning by rail, look up:
  National Rail
• Disabled Persons Rail Card
  This card enables you to have a reduced rate for many journeys. More details on eligibility are available from:
  Disabled Persons Railcard
• Ferry Travel
  Some ferry companies offer discounts to disabled people. To find out more, contact the disabled drivers organisation, Mobilise which can advise you about a variety of holiday-related discounts:
  Mobilise
• Disabled Persons European Parking Badge
  Information about the European Parking Card for disabled people is available in the following leaflet produced by The AA Motoring Trust:
  European Parking Card (pdf 685 kb)
• European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
  If you are travelling within Europe you can obtain a free European Health Insurance Card which allows you to access state provided healthcare at a reduced cost and sometimes free of charge. You can apply for a card at main post offices or from the EHIC website:
  EHIC
• Tourism for All
  As well as provding information and advice about accessible travel, this national charity works to overcoming any barriers to tourism experienced by people with disabilities, older people, carers of young people or disabled or older relatives.
  Tourism for ALL
• RADAR
  The disability network, Radar provides useful information for travel around various parts of the country.
  Radar