Supportive Transport (Positive Help)

Availability : Edinburgh Wide / North East / North West / South East / South West

Who is this for?

  • People affected by HIV and/or Hepatitis C

Who provides this?

  • Positive Help

Description

Positive Help offers practical help to people affected by HIV and/or Hepatitis C.

Positive Help volunteer drivers can provide you with lifts to hospital or GP appointments so you can access vital medical care and treatment. They can also help you to get to support groups, supermarkets and other activities, as well as collecting and delivering prescriptions.

Volunteers use their own personal cars so can only accommodate collapsible wheelchairs.

How do I access this?

  • Self-referrals
  • Referrals by third parties

Is there a cost?

Free

Is there a waiting list?

No

Location information

  • Parking (free and paid)
  • Wheelchair access

Opening times

Monday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Tuesday9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Wednesday9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Thursday9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Friday9.00 am – 5.00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Contact Details

Emma Simpson
01312254766
admin@positivehelpedinburgh.co.uk
www.positivehelpedinburgh.co.uk/services/supportive-transport
139 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 4JY

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Type of support on offer:

Support from someone with similar experience
Support in person

Categories:

Black and minority ethnic communities
Healthy living
Learning, employability, volunteering
LGBTQ+
Loneliness/isolated groups
Long term conditions/disabilities
Men
Older people
Women
Young people

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