Not sure where to start with support?

Visit our Health Connections team page for free one-to-one support from our Social Prescribing and Health Coaching team.

Local Support

Community Drivers – Frome

Community Drivers offers lifts for BA11 residents within Frome and to destinations such as Bristol, Bath, Shepton, and Taunton.

Cost: £5 admin fee per journey + 80p per mile (40p with a valid bus pass).

Visit Community Drivers Frome website

Cycle Together Frome – Part of Green & Healthy Frome

Cycle Together offers free activities to encourage cycling in and around Frome. Supported by National Lottery funding, this initiative promotes health for people and the planet.

Visit Frome Bike project website

Mendip Community Transport

Mendip Community Transport (MCT) is a charitable, not for profit organisation helping individuals and groups in the Mendip and Sedgemoor areas.

Visit Mendip Community Transport website

Somerset Patient Transport Advice Centre

You may qualify for free non-emergency transport to and from hospital if you have a medical need.

Visit NHS Somerset website

Frome Town Council - Travelling in Frome

On this page you can find information on local bus and train services, coaches, car parks and electric car charging points

Visit Frome Town Council website

National Support

National Express Coachcards

Coachcards offer savings on travel with National Express. Seniors (60+), disabled passengers, and young people (16–26) get one-third off Standard and Fully Flexible fares.

Visit National Express website

Motability Scheme

Lease a car, scooter, or powered wheelchair using your mobility allowance.

Visit Motability Scheme website

Healthcare Travel Cost Scheme

It may be possible to claim back travel expenses to hospital appointments, if you are in receipt of certain benefits.

Visit NHS website

Driving and Mobility Centre

The Driving and Mobility Centre West of England provides specialist assessments and support to help disabled and older people stay mobile, independent, and safe on the road.

Visit Driving Mobility website

Disabled Persons Railcard

Discounted rail travel for people with certain disabilities or benefits.

Visit Railcard website

Concessionary Bus Pass

The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme offers free bus travel across England, subject to time restrictions, for Somerset residents who are of pensionable age or meet disability eligibility criteria.

Visit Somerset Council website

Blue Badge Scheme

Parking concessions for people with severe walking difficulties, sight impairments, or hidden disabilities.

Visit Somerset council website

Better by Bike

Cycling is quick, affordable, and eco-friendly. Better by Bike provides resources for commuting, fitness, and fun—offering free loan bikes, adult cycle training, and trip planning. Run by local councils.

Visit Better by Bike website