We all know that staying connected to the community and attending vital medical check-ups is essential for everyday health, and for more vulnerable individuals, an inability to travel safely can lead to greater care requirements throughout the day.

Research has shown that maintaining regular access to medical and social commitments has a domestic effect on daily care recovery rates. A proper support system impacts a person’s ability to attend necessary appointments, can make them feel more confident leaving the house, and can result in decreased levels of isolation or anxiety.

In addition, navigating public transport or driving independently can lead to severe stress and physical exhaustion throughout the days when attempting to manage alone. This could result in a person being unable to visit their GP, collect prescriptions, or attend social events, forcing them to focus on logistics at a tight time frame that may compromise their well-being.

With this in mind, care and travel support throughout the day in the form of an accompanying and transportation service, can be as important as personal care and domestic assistance.