Living in the UK

Summary of sections: 

  1. Health (GP, dentist, optician information and registration, mental and sexual health support, carer support, registering births, deaths, marriages, civil partnerships etc)
  2. Housing (information on buying, renting, social housing, household services such as rubbish collection, information on fly tipping, etc)
  3. Education (information on early years, schools and beyond)
  4. Transport (using public transport, driving your own vehicle, etc)
  5. Information on other services such as Banking, using Post office, TV, Telephone, etc and Hillingdon People magazine, HillingdonFirst card

4. TRANSPORT

4.2. Community transport, taxis and cycling

Community transport 


There are services available providing community transport for older people and those with disabilities.


Hillingdon Taxicard Scheme

  • Taxicards enable people with serious mobility needs to travel in black cabs at reduced fares.


  • Taxicard is a scheme providing subsidised transport for people who have serious mobility impairment and difficulty in using public transport.


For more information about the Hillingdon Taxicard scheme click on Taxi Card Scheme


Taxis


  • Taxis are generally more expensive than buses or trains, unless several people share a journey. 


  • They often wait in taxi ranks outside stations or in central areas of main towns. 


  • Taxis can pick you from home and drop you to your destination.


  • You can ring a local taxi company and book a taxi.



Cycling 


  • Many people cycle for pleasure and to go to work or shopping.


  • Some roads have special cycle lanes which help keep cyclists safe from cars. 


  • To help you stay safe when cycling, wear a helmet and reflective strips. These are marked with signs.

For more information on safe cycling, cycle tracks, clubs and activities in Hillingdon: 

Cyling in Hillingdon