1217 is a pre-booked door to door bus service for older and disabled people who find it difficult to use public transport. Carers can travel free of charge with the people they care for. It operates every day of the year between 8.30am and 11.00pm. Other times may be possible by arrangement. Wheelchairs can be carried.
Fares are similar to the bus for the same journey.
Telephone for a user registration form. Carers' Transport Service is a vehicle hire service for carers looking after people with mobility problems. Vehicles capable of taking a wheelchair can be booked for journeys of any distance in mainland Britain for up to seven days. Enfield Council's Shopmobility schemes provide manual or powered wheelchairs or powered scooters, free of charge, to people with any form of mobility difficulty. To become a member you have to provide proof of name and address and complete a simple form.