NeighbourCar rescues client in Dorset village

West Moors NeighbourCar has proved just recently that it is more than a pick-up service for residents.  When an eighty-nine-year-old woman collapsed at her home, it was an astute member of NeighbourCar who fetched help.

The secretary of NeighbourCar, John Mullett, said, “Linda, one of our drivers collects this client for church every Sunday morning.  When she reached the house and knocked on the door, there was no reply.  Linda noticed the windows were open, so she assumed her client was indoors and thought it unusual not to get a response. She decided to drive to my house and tell me, and the nearby treasurer of NeighbourCar, about the situation.  All three of us went back to the house and we found the client collapsed on the floor. We think she had been there since Saturday tea-time because her oven and hob were on and her meal was ruined.  We called an ambulance and she is now in hospital. 

“The consequences, if Linda hadn’t called round and taken the action she did, don’t bear thinking about.  It proves what a caring service West Moors NeighbourCar is.”

Since July 2008, West Moors NeighbourCar has regularly collected the elderly and less able in the village and taken them to the doctor, dentist, hospital, church and even to see friends.  The voluntary organisation provides an essential link for those who find it difficult to go places.  Wheelchairs can be accommodated and all that is requested is a small charge of 40p a mile to cover fuel.