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

If you live in a BA11 postcode, our friendly volunteer drivers provide lifts within Frome and beyond (Bristol, Bath, Shepton and Taunton).

There is a £5 admin fee per journey, plus a charge of 80p per mile. The charge is reduced to 40p per mile if you have a valid bus pass.

Visit the Community Drivers Frome website

Cycle Together Frome – A Green & Healthy Frome

Cycle Together is a series of free activities designed to help people in and around Frome cycle more. 

This initiative is supported by National Lottery funding as part of Green and Healthy Frome, promoting health for both individuals and the planet.

Visit the Cycle Together Frome 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 the Mendip Community Transport website

Somerset Patient Transport Advice Centre

You may be eligible for free non-emergency patient transport services under certain circumstances. These services provide transport to and from hospital for people who have a medical need for it.

Visit the Patient Transport Advice Centre 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 the Travelling in and around town website

National Support

National Express Coachcards

Save on travel with National Express Coachcards. Senior Coachcards (60+), Disabled Coachcards and Young Persons Coachcards (16-26) give a third off Standard and Fully Flexible fares.

Visit the National Express website

Motability Scheme

The Motability Scheme allows disabled people to lease a car, scooter or powered wheelchair by exchanging their mobility allowance, with the option for a nominated driver if they do not drive themselves.

Visit the 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 the Healthcare Travel Cost Scheme 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 the Driving and Mobility Centre website

Disabled Persons Railcard

You may be eligible to apply for a Disabled Person’s Railcard if you receive qualifying benefits or have a visual or hearing impairment.

Visit the Disabled Persons 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 the Somerset Gov website

Blue Badge Scheme

The Blue Badge Scheme provides national parking concessions for people with severe walking difficulties who travel as drivers or passengers. The scheme is also for people who are severely sight impaired. 

Visit the Somerset Gov website

Better by Bike

Cycling is quick, cheap and reliable. An environmentally friendly way to get around and stay healthy. Better By Bike offers all the resources you need to ride a bike for commuting, health, fitness and fun. Including, free loan bikes, adult cycle training and trip planning. Run by local councils.

Visit the Better by Bike website