Access Plymouth

Access Plymouth Helping Plymouth stay mobile. Accessible transport and mobility services for older and disabled people. Shopmobility • Dial-A-Ride • Community Car

💙 Access Friends is Back & Better Than Ever! 💙We’re excited to announce that the Access Friends scheme is returning & it...
16/07/2025

💙 Access Friends is Back & Better Than Ever! 💙

We’re excited to announce that the Access Friends scheme is returning & it’s a little different! 🙌

Whether you’re a long-time supporter or new to Access Plymouth, now’s your chance to get involved in a simple, affordable way that makes a big impact. By donating just £3 or £5 per month, you’ll help us continue providing vital community transport for the elderly and disabled, as well as helping to keep our Shopmobility service running to provide mobility aids to those in need.

As an Access Friend, here’s what you’ll get:

🎉 Monthly Draw – Be entered into a chance to win a portion of the profits each month!
📰 Quarterly Newsletter – Get the latest updates, news, and insights from Access Plymouth.
🎁 Bonus Giveaways – Expect exciting surprises and special giveaways as a thank you for your support.

The Access Friends scheme is about more than just donations – it’s about creating a supportive, inclusive community where everyone can help make a difference. With just £3 or £5 a month (or you can pay for the year in one!), you’re supporting essential services that improve lives every day. And, with all the new perks and updates, we’re making it even easier to be part of something special!

Ready to join or rejoin? Signing up is simple, just get in touch through e-mail or over the phone and we can get you the info you need to get started!

Thank you for being a friend of Access Plymouth – together, we can keep our community moving! 💙

Curious about what our minibus drivers do during cancellations? They don’t sit idle - they use this time to learn new sk...
01/07/2025

Curious about what our minibus drivers do during cancellations?
They don’t sit idle - they use this time to learn new skills.

John, our Shopmobility Coordinator, has been showing them how to keep mobility scooters in top shape ⚙️🪛

We are proudly showcasing our Community Transport and Shopmobility services on the Piazza in the city centre today for b...
17/06/2025

We are proudly showcasing our Community Transport and Shopmobility services on the Piazza in the city centre today for better transport week!

Come and make the most of the sunshine and have a chat with us — Mark and John are here to tell you all about our community transport, mobility scooter hire, and the many services we have to offer. Everything we do is aimed at supporting accessible travel for anyone that requires it. 🚌

We look forward to meeting you all! ☀️

Our clients had a lovely day out at Mount Edgcumbe on Thursday!🏰🚌They all had a brilliant time exploring the stunning gr...
13/06/2025

Our clients had a lovely day out at Mount Edgcumbe on Thursday!🏰🚌

They all had a brilliant time exploring the stunning grounds of Mount Edgcumbe. It was so nice to see smiles all around even in the pouring rain ☔️

We still have spaces available on our new August trips, if you fancy joining us or for any more info on our summer trips, give us a call in the office on ☎️ 01752 600633 or email us at 💻info@accessplymouth.co.uk

🚌☀️Summer Trips FAQs!☀️🚌We've been so happy to see the interest in our summer trips get bigger and bigger - we don't bla...
10/06/2025

🚌☀️Summer Trips FAQs!☀️🚌

We've been so happy to see the interest in our summer trips get bigger and bigger - we don't blame you, they're looking very exciting indeed! To hopefully clarify a few regularly asked Qs, here's a little more info!

If you have any other questions about the trips please give us an email to admin@accessplymouth.co.uk or call on 01752 600633 and we will do our best to assist!

🚐 New Trips Alert from Access Plymouth! 🎉We’ve got some exciting new journeys lined up – perfect for getting out and abo...
06/06/2025

🚐 New Trips Alert from Access Plymouth! 🎉
We’ve got some exciting new journeys lined up – perfect for getting out and about this season.

🗺️ All the details are on the flyer below – check it out and get ready for more adventures!

💙🚌Access Health Shuttle🚌💙
02/06/2025

💙🚌Access Health Shuttle🚌💙

🌟 National Volunteers Week 🌟This week, we’re celebrating our amazing volunteers! We rely on our amazing volunteers to ru...
02/06/2025

🌟 National Volunteers Week 🌟

This week, we’re celebrating our amazing volunteers! We rely on our amazing volunteers to run the desk, support clients in Shopmobility and drive our community cars - their contributions are invaluable, they ensure we can provide essential services that help people stay independent and connected in the community. Their time, energy and dedication make a real difference.

A huge thank you to all of our volunteers – we couldn’t do it without you! 🙏💙

30/05/2025

Did you know that the National ShopMobility Awareness Week is coming next week from the 2nd to 8th June ✨

ShopMobility: Good for people, good for business, good for communities!
During the national awareness week, we're celebrating the incredible impact of ShopMobility centres across the UK. These vital community assets provide low-cost mobility equipment hire, giving people with mobility challenges safe and independent access to high streets, local attractions, and everything our communities have to offer.

✨ Why ShopMobility matters:
Empowers independence for people with disabilities
Boosts local retail and business economy
Strengthens our communities
Provides affordable access to wheelchairs, scooters & mobility aids

How YOU can help during Awareness Week:
🔸 Spread the word - share this post with someone who might benefit
🔸 Visit and support your local ShopMobility centre
🔸 Volunteer your time or skills
🔸 Help us attract funding to sustain existing centres and create new ones

Know someone with mobility challenges? Let them know about ShopMobility services in their area. Together, we can ensure everyone has the freedom to enjoy their local community.

🚐🏥Access Health Shuttle🏥🚐
27/05/2025

🚐🏥Access Health Shuttle🏥🚐

📣 Bank Holiday Closure Notice 📣We’re now closed for the Bank Holiday weekend and will reopen on Tuesday.Wishing you all ...
23/05/2025

📣 Bank Holiday Closure Notice 📣

We’re now closed for the Bank Holiday weekend and will reopen on Tuesday.

Wishing you all a safe, relaxing (and hopefully sunny! 🤞) weekend! 🌞✨
Thank you for your continued support – we’ll see you soon!

🚑New Hospital Transport Scheme Trial🚑We're excited to launch our new Access Health Shuttle service on a trial basis star...
23/05/2025

🚑New Hospital Transport Scheme Trial🚑

We're excited to launch our new Access Health Shuttle service on a trial basis starting in June, helping you get to and from Derriford Hospital, or the Royal Eye Infirmary on request, with ease.

Service Details:
- Pick up: 10:00 from Access Plymouth
- Arrival: 10:40 at Derriford Hospital
- Return: 13:30 from Derriford
- Operating (on a trial basis): Tuesday - Friday

Pricing:
- £10.00 per person (the return trip is free as our bus will be leaving promptly at 13:30 and is unable to wait in the event of your appointment running on.)
- £3.00 per carer
- £2.00 wheelchair hire to take with you to your appointment

Important Info:
- Spaces on the bus are first come, first served.
- Bookings can be made up to 4 weeks in advance
- You will need to be registered with our service to use it, this means you need to be eligible for a concessionary bus pas due to age or disability.
- Wheelchairs are available, but must be pre-booked as there are limited spaces.

We are running this scheme on a trial basis initially, with the option of adapting the service moving forwards. Please give us a call if you're interested in booking or if you have any further questions: 01752 600633, or e-mail us at planner@accessplymouth.co.uk.

Address

Plymouth

Opening Hours

Monday 9:15am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:15am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:15am - 5pm
Thursday 9:15am - 5pm
Friday 9:15am - 5pm
Saturday 9:15am - 4pm

Telephone

+441752600633

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About Us...

Access Plymouth Ltd is a local charity that provides mobility solutions for older and disabled people to support independence and accessibility. The range of services includes volunteer driven community cars and a dial a ride accessible bus for adults living in Plymouth; we also hire mobility scooters, power chairs and manual wheelchairs at the Shopmobility scheme.

We have purpose built premises including a customer car park based right in the heart of the city centre at Mayflower East car park.

The future is accessible.