'I would be completely isolated in my home without it, it's my lifeline' A service that provides transport to elderly and disabled passengers in rural parts of Northern Ireland is at risk of closure
The dial-a-lift service which transports elderly and disabled passengers in rural parts of Northern Ireland is at risk of closureA service that provides transport to elderly and disabled passengers in rural parts of Northern Ireland is at risk of closure.
"If we lose this service it will cause severe and irreversible damage to disabled people, who live in rural areas with no public transport nearby. "In that situation unfortunately, some community transport organisations may be forced to begin winding up," she said.About 40% of people in Northern Ireland live in rural areas and many rely on community transport to allow them to leave their homes
About 40% of people in Northern Ireland live in rural areas and many rely on community transport to allow them to leave their homes because of a lack of public transport nearby.CTA Director Noeleen Lynch said the situation was "devastating" for everyone who relied on the serviceAnne Mallon from County Armagh is partially sighted and uses community transport on a weekly basis.
Ms Woods said for some people it is their only way of getting social interaction and prevents loneliness. Stormont's departments have been operating without proper budgets since the start of the financial year last April due to the collapse of the executive.face cuts of at least £500m in the new financial yearIt is understood that a number of other voluntary organisations funded by DfI are also at risk of losing funding.
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