Finding the Right Transport for Your Needs
There are several transport options available depending on your circumstances. Please choose the service that best matches your needs.
🏠Housebound or Unable to Use Public Transport?
NHS Patient Transport Service
For patients attending hospital appointments who are housebound or unable to access public transport or a private taxi.
📞 0300 707 0737
❤️ Vulnerable or Isolated?
Driven CIC
A charitable door-to-door transport service supporting vulnerable and isolated people across the Wigan Borough.
📞 01942 409602
🌐 www.wearedriven.co.uk
♿ Disabled or Have Mobility Difficulties?
Disability Transport Services (DTS)
Accessible transport service for people who require additional support when travelling.
📞 07961 940101
🚌 Older People or Disabled People with Walking Difficulties?
Ring & Ride
Affordable, accessible door-to-door transport throughout Greater Manchester.
✅ Suitable for wheelchair users
✅ An accompanying adult can travel with you
✅ Specially trained drivers
✅ Low-cost service
Journeys up to 6 miles may be available (some exceptions apply).
Opening Hours
🕗 Monday to Saturday: 8:00am to 10:45pm
🕗 Sunday: 8:00am to 10:25pm
❌ Closed on Bank Holidays
📞 0161 244 1000
⚠️ Important: You must register and check your eligibility before booking.
🏥 Boothstown Medical Centre
Supporting patients to access healthcare and community services 🚑💙
Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme
If you’re referred to hospital or other NHS premises for specialist NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by a doctor, dentist or another primary care health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS).
