If you see value in the services we offer our community, please consider a donation
OUR SERVICES
Getting you to where you need to go
Car Scheme
If you don't have a car of your own and are unable to access public transport, the car scheme is the perfect solution. Journeys can be anything from visiting a friend, attending the doctor or simply going for a coffee. Our trained volunteer drivers use their own cars.
Bus Routes
An accessible bus service
Monday to Friday
9.30am - 4.30pm
An accessible bus service five days a week, throughout the Cairngorms National Park. Offering door-to-door transport, our fully trained drivers can assist people in wheelchairs or those with mobility or access problems. The bus routes pass many of our most popular tourist attractions such as the Highland Wildlife Park and Strathspey Steam Railway. Travel FREE with a Scotland wide concession card.
Shopping
Our assisted shopping project runs weekly from different locations throughout Badenoch and Strathspey. If you need a little assistance with going to the shops or would like us to collect shopping for you, please give us a call to discuss your needs.
Social Activities and Green Health
Taking part in social activities and interacting with other people helps to reduce loneliness and isolation. We organise a range of social activities from lunch clubs to board games and even indoor Kurling! We also provide transport to many other activities around Badenoch & Strathspey including Otago classes organised by High Life Highland.
Research has shown that access to green space has excellent health benefits for people of all ages. We also have our own allotment where you could come for a chat and get your hands dirty. We work alongside our local green health partnership and can connect you with and provide transport to local organisations offering nature-based activities. Give us a call and let us connect you.
Additional information can be found on our Events Info page
Befriending
A free face to face or telephone Befriending service. A simple companionship service for people who live alone. We can support couples in certain circumstances.
The service is a regular visit to offer companionship. Usually, we visit people who live alone and its often just for a chat. We also offer regular social activities if people do wish to go out. We can help people continue with hobbies or encourage people to take up new interests. People can self-refer for the service or are referred by GPs and Social Work Departments. All our Volunteers are trained and we check references and they undergo a PVG check. Our volunteers are local people with a friendly face and sympathetic ear.
Walks
We Organise group walks in our beautiful Cairngorms National Park. Walkers are picked up in the minibus and spend time with friends and new acquaintances on a short stroll, conveniently finishing somewhere everyone can sit down and continue their conversations over a cuppa and a piece of cake before being transported home in the minibus. Volunteers are on hand to drive the minibus and lead the group on a suitably engaging walk in the countryside.
MiDAS Training
MiDAS is the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme, which has been the gold standard for enhancing the safety and care of passengers for nearly 30 years. The scheme provides a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of drivers to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge to provide safe, legal and comfortable journeys to passengers.
Other Benefits are: Driver Confidence ; Fuel Efficiency; Improved Maintenance; Lower Costs; Trust and Peace of Mind.
BSCX offers accredited, personalised MIDAS training (vehicle and instructor provided) in Aviemore. Contact our office on 01479 810004 for more details
Wheelchair Loan
BSCX Offers a wheelchair Loan service.
We have a selection of folding wheelchairs, from Self Propelled to ssisted chairs.
Just call BSCX on 01479 810004 to reserve a chair!
Borrowing a chair is Free, although we require a copy of a form of Proof of ID (e.g.: driving licence) and a £100 deposit, which is refundable on return of the chair.
While free, we do appreciate any donations our borrowers are willing to give.
Piloted, Accessible
e-Trikes
BSCX facilitate a volunteer run accessible e-trike service in Grantown-on-Spey, where clients can experience the joy of cycling around the Grantown-on-Spey town and surrounding countryside, piloted by our volunteers.
We have two e-trikes, one a bench seat (2 passengers), and another specially designed for individuals in wheelchairs.
If you are interested in this experience or you would like to organise it for a group, please call us at BSCX on 01479 810004.