Latest news with #mobilityissues
Yahoo
09-08-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Hospital community car scheme launched
A voluntary car scheme has been introduced to help people with mobility issues get to hospital appointments. Organisers of Bridlington Community Lift are seeking volunteer drivers who will receive support and mileage reimbursement. Jane Evison of East Yorkshire Community Transport said: "An awful lot of people in Bridlington are directed to Malton and York hospitals for treatment. "We know that transport issues can be a barrier for some people to get the care they need. This initiative is about removing barriers." Martin Wallace, 76, from Bridlington is paralysed from the waist down and has other health conditions so needs to visit hospital regularly. "I've got five appointments lined up at the moment, all in different departments," he said. "Simply getting up in the morning takes an hour. "Even when transport arrives, it will take me at least 15 minutes to get into the vehicle because I can't just jump in." Mr Wallace said he often had to wait two hours for regular patient transport and on two recent occasions he was late for his appointments. He said the community car scheme would make a big difference to his life. "It would mean I wouldn't go to bed the previous night worried that it's all going to go wrong," he said. Bridlington Hospital is managed by York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust which said in the past 12 months it had recorded a total of 43,860 missed appointments across all of its sites. Chief executive Simon Morritt said: "We welcome this initiative which aims to support patients who may face challenges accessing healthcare due to transport difficulties." Bridlington Community Lift will compliment the existing HART community transport service and Medibus, which is delivered by East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices Related internet links Bridlington Community Lift
BBC News
09-08-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Hospital community car scheme launched in Bridlington
A voluntary car scheme has been introduced to help people with mobility issues get to hospital appointments. Organisers of Bridlington Community Lift are seeking volunteer drivers who will receive support and mileage reimbursement. Jane Evison of East Yorkshire Community Transport said: "An awful lot of people in Bridlington are directed to Malton and York hospitals for treatment."We know that transport issues can be a barrier for some people to get the care they need. This initiative is about removing barriers." Martin Wallace, 76, from Bridlington is paralysed from the waist down and has other health conditions so needs to visit hospital regularly. "I've got five appointments lined up at the moment, all in different departments," he said. "Simply getting up in the morning takes an hour."Even when transport arrives, it will take me at least 15 minutes to get into the vehicle because I can't just jump in."Mr Wallace said he often had to wait two hours for regular patient transport and on two recent occasions he was late for his appointments. He said the community car scheme would make a big difference to his life. "It would mean I wouldn't go to bed the previous night worried that it's all going to go wrong," he said. Bridlington Hospital is managed by York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust which said in the past 12 months it had recorded a total of 43,860 missed appointments across all of its executive Simon Morritt said: "We welcome this initiative which aims to support patients who may face challenges accessing healthcare due to transport difficulties."Bridlington Community Lift will compliment the existing HART community transport service and Medibus, which is delivered by East Riding of Yorkshire to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
BBC News
16-06-2025
- BBC News
Man had to sleep in wheelchair due to broken lift on ferry
A man who is quadriplegic said he had to sleep in his wheelchair overnight after a broken lift on a Jersey passenger ferry meant he had to travel on another Bedding from Jersey, who has paralysis in four limbs, said he had been told by ferry company DFDS the lift would be fixed before he was due to travel at the end of May. He was moved to an overnight ferry due to delays in the repair work, and said it was "not suitable" and "too much inconvenience". A spokesperson for DFDS said they "understand the importance of accessible travel" and the repairs were expected to be completed by 31 July. 'Huge inconvenience' The passenger lift on the Levante Jet ferry has been out of service since Bedding said: "It was a huge inconvenience."It was a bit of a disaster really. It's just not suitable for myself."He added: "I had to stay in my wheelchair overnight, so I had to sleep in my chair because it's just the hassle of getting a hoist into the cabin, to get out of my chair for that amount of time is not really feasible."Nick Bradford, who has mobility problems, also had issues with the broken lift. He said he was unaware the lift was out of order, and had to use the stairs "with difficulty". "What they should have done was told me when they booked it but they didn't," Mr Bradford said. "They knew it was out of order. "I would have actually changed the holiday until it was working but I couldn't now because it was too late." The manager of a Jersey hotel which caters for visitors with disabilities and mobility problems said some bookings have been cancelled due to the lift Martin from Maison des Landes said it was costing the hotel "thousands of pounds" in cancellations."The majority of our guests come by boat, 75%," Mr Martin said."It's a better experience going by the boat, rather than flying and people do like it. So we are at the mercy of the boat operators." In a statement, DFDS said the required parts needed were "bespoke and must be specifically manufactured for this specific vessel". A spokesperson added: "We understand the importance of accessible travel and are committed to supporting all our passengers. "Those who have registered accessibility needs with DFDS will be contacted directly and offered alternative travel arrangements."
The Guardian
11-06-2025
- General
- The Guardian
Seat edgers: a greater menace than manspreaders – or a perfectly acceptable preference?
Name: Seat edgers. Age: All ages. Appearance: Studiedly oblivious. How would you define edging? Well, it's a bit rude, to say the least. Yes, I think I've read about it. And where are these edgers doing their edging? On public transport. Really? That is bold. It certainly is. Imagine sitting in the aisle seat on the bus, leaving the window seat empty, and staring straight ahead as if nothing were amiss. Then what? That's it. That's being an edger. I have a feeling you and I visit very different websites. What's wrong with that? It means anyone without a seat has to ask you to move to let them in. I see. And what's wrong with that? It's thoughtless and boorish, like playing loud music without headphones, or eating smelly food, or putting your bag on the only available seat, or manspreading. Manspreading? The disreputable male practice of sitting with your knees as far apart as possible, to assert your masculinity and take up too much room. I suppose people might have their reasons for not wanting the window seat. Oh they do. In response to complaints about the practice, TikTok users have been offering up their excuses for commandeering the aisle seat on trains and buses. What are they? Many passengers say they have mobility problems that make the window seat a difficult proposition. That sounds legit. And some women refuse the window seat to avoid harassment from men (but will happily move for another woman). Understandable. But a lot of other people insist they just don't like being hemmed in. I understand – I don't like being hemmed in either! I've got news for you: nobody likes being hemmed in. But some days it's just your turn. It's called commuting. But are seat edgers really the problem? Maybe the commuters of today are less assertive when it comes to asking fellow passengers to budge up. People don't know how to behave on public transport at all. I understand the frustration with tourists blocking the doors, but seat edgers aren't acting out of ignorance. They seem to know what they're doing. They know exactly what they're doing. I guess that's why everyone is so keen to work from home these days. Yeah, where they can read all about the other kind of edging. Do say: 'Excuse me, is that window seat next to you free?' Don't say: 'Of course! Just let me know when you're about to get off …'
CTV News
12-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Mobility assistance golf carts available at Regina's Lakeview Par 3 course
Those with mobility issues can now rent special golf carts at Regina's Lakeview Par 3 course that the city hopes will help more people get out on the links this season. Two mobility assistance carts are now available at the course. According to the city, the carts have an adjustable seat that allows a person to raise the chair into a semi-standing position. 'Free for those who require consistent use of a seated mobility device,' the city said in a post to social media. Golfers wanting more information or wanting to use the carts can contact the city for more information, the post said.
