Most of my readers will be aware that I am a disabled stroke survivor. It is also common knowledge that I have been planning on going out alone in my electric wheelchair.
A friend suggested that I contact driving miss. Daisy, Barnstaple to see if they could help with this,(It is actually run by someone that I went to school with, many years ago).
I did get in touch and we arranged for a home visit. Mark and Sharon visited a week or so later for a chat, they also made sure that my wheelchair would fit into their vehicle safely.
I was asked to complete and sign a form giving permission for the use of photos in their advertising.
I made a booking for the following week.
Mark arrived on time and gave me the confidence to drive my wheelchair into the rear of the vehicle. He attached 2 safety straps which enabled a hoist to guide me in, he then fastened a seat belt around me.
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During the journey we chatted which helped me to feel relaxed.
Once in town Mark helped me to reverse my chair out of the van (I am a typical female driver, who doesn’t reverse well!) also I find turning my neck difficult due to the stroke. Mark put a lot of thought into were he dropped me off, even parking next to a dropped kerb.
We arranged a time for me to be collected, he said that if I wanted to go home sooner or stay longer to ring him. I met my mother in a cafe for coffee and cake, then wandered into a few shops and even did a little shopping.
Driving miss Daisy, Barnstaple is a fantastic service which offers so much more than a taxi ride, it is not only great for the disabled, the elderly and people with dementia would also benefit from the service.
I highly recommend driving miss Daisy, Barnstaple and will definitely be going into town with them again soon.
I would once again like to thank Mark and Sharon for helping me to get some independence back.
Contact Mark and Sharon on 07868013268
As always comments/ questions are welcome and please share on social media if you think others would benefit from reading this.
Until next time.
Karen
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Thanks for the write up Karen, really appreciate it. This is exactly why we started up the franchise in Barnstaple and the surrounding areas, to make a difference to people’s lives. We’re so glad you are on your way to getting your independence back and it’s a pleasure to help you with that
Thanks Mark, only too pleased to help, after the help you gave me, hope it helps you to get more bookings!
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What a great idea. I know people who would benefit from that sort of service in my area. Thank you for linking up with #Blogstravaganza
Love the idea. This service will certainly make a HUGE difference to many people’s lives.
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Sounds like a wonderful service and they’ve chosen a great, memorable name.
What an AMAZING service. I know you’ve been feeling nervous about getting out by yourself in the wheelchair so this is excellent to have such lovely people as support. #thesatsesh xx
Miss Daisy sounds a wonderful facility in your area. I can see all kinds of people benefitting from the service. #GlobalBlogging
What a great service … good to see you availing of it, and publicising something that is so useful for many people #TriumphantTales
Sounds like a wonderful service – wish you were over here in the US
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Hi Karen, it sounds the perfect service for helping people to have that bit of independence they may otherwise not be able to enjoy.
Thank you for linking up with #keepingitreal.
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What a fantastic service and brilliant way of getting some independence back…I’m so glad this helped you in this way. Thanks for sharing with #coolmumclub x
You did it!! And what a wonderful company you had to help and support, they sound fantastic. #AdventureCalling
Hopefully with all these comments, they will be getting lots of bookings – linking up again with #That FridayLinky
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What a great idea that can really benefit someone with disability to get out X #Blogstravaganza
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This is such a wonderful service, I hope more areas do things like this. Thanks for joining in with #TriumphantTales.
There are driving iss daisies all around thecountry, it is a franchise, so lots to people should benefit from a truly wonderful service, thanks for your comment x
What a great idea and concept. It is something that it is much needed. #Alittlebitofeverything
Thanks to everyone for their appreciations of our Driving Miss Daisy services. If you are in the North Devon area and need our service or know someone who might, please contact us on 07868 013268
What a great service that really gives you the confidence and opportunity to get out more on your own. Thanks for joining us on #adventurecalling.
What a great service, it really is the extra thoughts that count isn’t it? Thanks for sharing with #PoCoLo
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What a great idea, I bet they have helped so many people to get some independence back. I hope you continue to keep getting out and about. Thank you for sharing this amazing service #AdventureCalling
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What a great idea. I’ve never heard about a service like this and I love the name too. #keepingitreal
That sounds like a wonderful idea, I don’t think there are many such dedicated services around who would be so attentive to needs. Great to hear that you have found such a service 🙂