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Devon Access to Services

Improving access to information, services and representation across Devon

DAS and Community Car Schemes

Community Car Schemes provide essential transport to health and social appointments and DAS works with many schemes across Devon to facilitate meetings and share best practice, case studies and statistics. This work helps the schemes’ long term sustainability and raises the profile of their work across Devon with providers of health and social care.

Become a Volunteer Driver

Volunteering as a driver is a rewarding way to give back to your community, helping people stay connected and access essential services. Whether you have a few hours a week or more to spare, your time can make a real difference.

We are looking for volunteer drivers to support:

Community Car Schemes – Helping people attend medical appointments, social events, and essential services when they struggle to access public transport.

Memory Cafés – Providing transport for individuals living with dementia and their carers, ensuring they can attend memory café sessions for social connection and support.

You can choose how much time you give, and expenses are reimbursed. If you’re interested, click on the relevant link below to register:

Thank you for considering volunteering – your support makes a real difference!

Find Local Transport Options

If you or someone you know needs help getting to medical appointments, social activities, or essential services, there are a range of transport options available across Devon.

Below, you’ll find documents detailing transport services in different areas, including Community Car Schemes and Wheelchair-Accessible Taxis. Each document provides information on the services available, the areas they cover, and how to get in touch.

Please click to download the PDF.

You can also use our interactive map to find your nearest Community Car Scheme. Click on a scheme to see details, including contact information and the areas covered.

We hope this helps you find the right transport solution to stay connected and independent.

To find out more about the work of car schemes, please see our latest Devon Community Car Scheme Social Kindness Reports. Please feel free to share.

Community Resiliance-Covid19 and Devon Car Schemes 2020-21

2022-23 Devon Community Car Forum Review

2025 Devon Community Car Forums More Than a Journey

If you would like to use any of the information in these reports please contact us and kindly credit Devon Access to Services, a project of NDVS, as the source.

Devon Services

DAS also works to improve access to information by producing an accessible and easy to use online guide to services provided across Devon. A hard copy will be produced to help people who do not have access to the internet.

Public and Community Providers can be found at www.devonservices.org.uk

If you would like to add your service to this listing, please go to the website and click on "Add Service".

To find out more about DAS please contact [email protected] or [email protected] or give us a call on 01271 859261 or 07840 452147.

DAS is a project hosted by NDVS and funded by Devon County Council