Have you ever spent six months or more stuck in one place and unable to go out or see further than your own window? The Barbara Bus Fund was set up to help people like you. So if you cannot get out or use public transport or an ordinary car because your disability confines you to a wheelchair then read on.
In 1968 Barbara Werndly, a patient at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, set up a registered charity, the Barabara Bus Fund.
The aim of the fund was to provide a means of transport for people within the hospital and the surrounding areas who, for whatever reason, were unable to use public transport.
Funds were raised by raffles, fetes, donations and fashion shows in order to buy the first converted van. If you would like to read more about Barbara you can buy a copy of the book 'Barbara Girl of Courage' by Penny White from the office address for £8.50 including postage. 
Barbara, the founder of the Fund, sadly died in 1995. However, the Fund has continued to grow and develop the service it offers. It now employs two part time staff to carry out the administrative work and Barbara's family are still involved with the fund as well.
Today the Fund has a selection of specially converted vehicles that can accommodate from one to three wheelchairs in comfort, along with several able bodied passengers. All the vehicles are equipped with appropriate wheelchair restraints.
To find out full details of the individual vehicles please click here