1. Accessible Transport in West Kent
Stephen Elsden,
Chief Executive, Compaid

2. About Compaid 30 years of operation in and around Kent
Transport and Digital skills for disabled people
1,800 service users each year
£1m turnover
50 staff and 40 regular volunteers

3. Our coverage

4. Transport statistics 22 vehicles in fleet 1,250 passengers
39,000 passenger journeys
340,000 miles covered

5. West Kent service provision
Kent Karrier schemes in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks
Local hospitals in Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Edenbridge and Hawkhurst
Day Centres for Headway, Age UK, Leonard Cheshire and Hospice in the Weald

6. West Kent service provision
Outings to local attractions, theatre trips, Kent coast
SEN Transport – from September 2017
Knights Wood shuttle bus

7. The impact of our service
73% of our passengers report feeling less lonely and isolated
91% report having made friends on the journey or at their destination
78% report feeling more independent
76% report improved access to activities they enjoy

8. Supporting the local economy
Over 800 people supported to visit local shops
51% of passengers report making savings on the high street
Hospital transport saved the NHS Trust over £20,000
Local multiplier ratio of 2.04 in Kent

9. Challenges ahead Increase in ageing, isolated populations
Withdrawal of non-commercial services
Licencing legislation
Rising fuel costs
Wage inflation
Replacement vehicles

10. How local councils can help
Signpost services to potential passengers
Factor community operators into transport planning and new developments
Consider funding opportunities to sustain and develop services

11. Any questions?