The 'partners' in travel service provides training for adults with learning disabilities who live in Gateshead:
This project is funded by Nexus, working in partnership with Gateshead Community Based Services:
One to one support is provided to use the bus or Metro:
The training will include:
Personal safety: Following directions: Road safety:Getting on the correct bus or Metro and much more:
You must meet one or more of the following crteria:
Have a learning disability and live in Gateshead:
Be moving into independant living:
Wanting to travel to work or college:
Have an idea of what type of skills you need to travel; such as Money, Time, Type of travel.
All volunteers are trained to help you travel:These people will have Police clearance:
Extensive training, including first aid:
Carry mobile phones:
Have emergency contact details for you:
For more information contact:
Irene Storey
Travel Development Officer
Tel: 0191 203 3292
email: irene.storey@nexus.org.uk