Tim Lamerton of the Devon Access to Services Project presented data on the economic and social impact of community car schemes in Devon. In 2015-2016, 43 schemes reported providing over 144,000 passenger journeys covering 1.4 million miles with 2,000 volunteer drivers. This level of transportation for health-related and other trips for those with limited options generated over £1.2 million in spending and is estimated to have saved the NHS £2.3 million by enabling healthier and happier access to services. The recognition of their impact through data collection was greatly appreciated by the schemes and helps influence decision makers to support their continued operations.

1. Tim Lamerton
Devon Access to Services Project
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2. Community Car Schemes
in Devon
Economic Impact
Tim Lamerton
Devon Access to Services Project

3. Community Car Schemes
Social Kindness in Action
43 schemes reporting
144,360 Passenger journeys
67% are health related
1.4 million miles
2,000 drivers
(2015-16)

4. Methodology
Cash for stats

5. Schemes Reaction
Very positive
and
Value the recognition

6. Who are the passengers?
People with no other
transport options

7. Social Impact
Huge
Healthier people get out more, do
more, engage more, contribute more
and feel better for it.
And not just the passengers
Bingo

8. Economic impact
Drivers spend £540,000
Schemes spend £562,000
£1.2 million

9. Why measure
Totally unexpected
!
“We are only a little
scheme”

10. Influencing Decision Making
“Why should we listen
to you?”
Saves NHS/GPs
£2.3 million

11. Influencing Decision Making
And
Happy people get
better quicker

12. Devon Access to Services Project
“Improving access to information,
services and representation”
Tim Lamerton
Project Manager
01271 859261
tim@ndvs.org.uk