Sedcat Community Transport & Shopmobility

05/09/2025

✨ Out & About with Somerford ARC Community Centre ✨

We had the pleasure of taking some of our wonderful Somerford ARC Community Club members out for a trip to The Range. 🛒😊

It was a lovely outing filled with laughter, chats, and plenty of browsing (with a few bargains along the way too!). 🛍️

We’re so proud to see our members enjoying time together in the community and making great memories. 💙

15/08/2025

🌟 Celebrating Success! 🌟

We’re so proud of one of our amazing Community Car clients, who has been absolutely thriving during his work experience at Wells Café in Southbourne, Bournemouth! ☕🍰

With his dedication, positivity, and hard work, he’s become a valued part of the café team — proving that with the right support and opportunities, people with special needs can shine in the workplace. ✨

A huge thank you to Wells Café and The Crumbs Project for being so welcoming and supportive to Alex. This is what community spirit is all about! We are priviledged to be able to transport Alex to the Café weekly❤️

~Community Transport Association ~Motability Scheme

28/07/2025

Hazel has dedicated her working and retirement life to benefiting the community, serving as CEO at and, in retirement, as Chair of ...

17/07/2025

08/07/2025

Last week we had the privilege of taking out members of Somerford Arc on their monthly outing.

Somerford Arc is a community facility in Christchurch that provides a variety of services focusing on recreation, education and well being.

Sedcat provides a transport service to their weekly lunch club and monthly lunch outings combatting social isolation and loneliness.

27/06/2025

We are proud to announce that we are now registered as a "Safe Space" with People First Forum here at Castlepoint Shopping Park.

A Safe Place is a registered venue that has agreed to offer help and support if someone is anxious, scared or believes they may be at risk. Our friendly staff are here to assist.

To access a list of "Safe Spaces" across BCP you can download their free app for more information of the Safe Spaces in your area.

Our free-to-use Safe Places Apps show all the Safe Places in districts that have decided to make the Apps available. You can see which districts have chosen to make the Safe Places Apps available on our Member Schemes page.

24/06/2025

Should I ever get dementia, I’d like my family to hang this wish list up on the wall where I live. I want them to remember these things.

1a. Every time you enter the room announce yourself. “Hi Mom- it’s Margaret.”
NEVER ask- Do you know who I am??? That causes anxiety.

1. If I get dementia, I want my friends and family to embrace my reality.

2. If I think my spouse is still alive, or if I think we’re visiting my parents for dinner, let me believe those things. I’ll be much happier for it.

3. If I get dementia, don’t argue with me about what is true for me versus what is true for you.

4. If I get dementia, and I am not sure who you are, do not take it personally. My timeline is confusing to me.

5. If I get dementia, and can no longer use utensils, do not start feeding me. Instead, switch me to a finger-food diet, and see if I can still feed myself.

6. If I get dementia, and I am sad or anxious, hold my hand and listen. Do not tell me that my feelings are unfounded.

7. If I get dementia, I don’t want to be treated like a child. Talk to me like the adult that I am.

8. If I get dementia, I still want to enjoy the things that I’ve always enjoyed. Help me find a way to exercise, read, and visit with friends.

9. If I get dementia, ask me to tell you a story from my past.

10. If I get dementia, and I become agitated, take the time to figure out what is bothering me.

11. If I get dementia, treat me the way that you would want to be treated.

12. If I get dementia, make sure that there are plenty of snacks for me in the house. Even now if I don’t eat I get angry, and if I have dementia, I may have trouble explaining what I need.

13. If I get dementia, don’t talk about me as if I’m not in the room.

14. If I get dementia, don’t feel guilty if you cannot care for me 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s not your fault, and you’ve done your best. Find someone who can help you, or choose a great new place for me to live.

15. If I get dementia, and I live in a dementia care community, please visit me often.

16. If I get dementia, don’t act frustrated if I mix up names, events, or places. Take a deep breath. It’s not my fault.

17. If I get dementia, make sure I always have my favorite music playing within earshot.

18. If I get dementia, and I like to pick up items and carry them around, help me return those items to their original place.

19. If I get dementia, don’t exclude me from parties and family gatherings.

20. If I get dementia, know that I still like receiving hugs or handshakes.

21. If I get dementia, remember that I am still the person you know and love.

ᴄᴏᴘʏ ᴀɴᴅ ᴘᴀsᴛᴇ in Honor of someone you know or knew who has dementia.
In Honor of all those I know and love and lost who are fighting Dementia/Alzheimer’s.

June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month… In honour of all our clients living with Dementia and Alzheimer’s ❤️

23/06/2025

Sedcat Community Transport & Shopmobility are on the hunt for Trustees again

Sedcat Community Transport Are recruiting for 2 x Trustees to join our incredible Charity. Sedcat provide affordable accessible transport in the BCP area and through this promote social inclusion, independence and a sense of community.

We are particularly interested in people who have skills and/experience in the following however not compulsory:

✅ Finance and company / charity governance
✅ NHS & Healthcare
✅ The Care sector
✅ Service improvement and user engagement
✅ Experience within the voluntary sector

For more information you can either contact our Chief Officer, Natascha on 01202 534 027 or email manager@sedcat.org.uk or head over to our website https://sedcat.org.uk/vacancies to download the full Job Description and Recruitment Applicaiton form.

16/06/2025

Providing affordable and accessible transport services to the local community

29/05/2025

Do you need a radar key? Pop over to our Sedcat Community Transport & Shopmobility unit at Castlepoint for your radar key.

Discover everything you need to know about using your RADAR key to use accessible toilets in the UK. Learn how they work and where to get one.

02/05/2025

🚐 Exciting News! 🎉
We’re proud to announce that we've been awarded the Tender from BCP Council to provide Community Transport across BCP Council for the next 5 years

This partnership marks a big step forward in providing safe, reliable, and accessible transport for our local communities across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.

A huge thank you to our dedicated team and to BCP Council for trusting us to deliver these vital services. We’re committed to making a real difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Let’s get moving — together! 💙

Community Transport Association