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The way the scheme works is that
once an individual has become a member, they are able to
telephone the approved taxi company and make a booking in the
normal way to take them to the appropriate medical facility. The
agreed fares for these destinations are listed in the
information sent to the scheme member when they join. At the end
of each one way journey, the member pays the driver the agreed
fare and will be given a signed receipt. The member then
completes a claim form and takes this, along with the receipts,
to the Post Office in Gerrards Cross where a rebate of up to 70%
of the fare can be claimed. The amount of rebate for each
destination is set out with the agreed fare information. It is
possible for the rebate to be collected from the Post Office by
a friend or family member on behalf of the scheme member.
There is a very simple application
form to fill in (which can be obtained from the Parish Council
Office) and once this has been approved, the Parish Clerk will
contact the applicant to arrange to take a photograph which can
then be incorporated onto a pass with a membership number.
If you think you, or someone you
know, could benefit from joining this scheme please contact the
Parish Council Office at South Lodge, East Common on 01753
888018 and we will be delighted to give you more information or
send you an application form.
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