Driving Miss Daisy Didcot

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Posted on Aug 8, 2022

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🥵 Beating the heat
🎂 Our 3rd birthday
👫 New team members
7️⃣ We've grown to 7 Daisies, inc
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Posted on Jun 20, 2022

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Posted on May 15, 2022

To be a Driving Miss Daisy Companion, it is a mandatory requirement to a #DementiaFriend

Therefore, we include Dementia Awareness training in our induction plans so that we learn more about dementia and the small ways we can help.

So, if you need someone to be there for a loved one as a compas...

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Posted on Apr 26, 2022

Stuart M left us a 5 star review - You provide an excellent, safe and welcoming service and the family were delighted with the care you took with Dad travelling to and from Mum's funeral. We would have no hesitation in recommending you very highly to anyone looking for a similar service

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Posted on Mar 10, 2022

WE'RE GOING ON THE RUN...

We are delighted to announce that we have teamed up with our adopted charity @Play2Give to raise money for Oxford Hospitals Charity, and the Oxford Children's Hospital, at the Blenheim OX5RUN later this month.

Founder & CEO of Play2Give - Andrew Baker MBE BCAv - is all...

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Posted on Feb 21, 2022

COMPANIONSHIP

Our Mission is to help people to live life to the full and stay independent by encouraging social interaction and providing companionship, with or without driving services.

Despite the name, we are not just a driving company. Driving Miss Daisy Didcot offer companionship, in or o...

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Posted on Jan 6, 2022

WE’VE BEEN NOMINATED

Just before Christmas, we received the most amazing gift from the Mayor of Didcot - Cllr Mocky Khan and Didcot Town Council.

The Didcot Town Council Awards Evening is an event to say thank you to the people of Didcot who go that extra mile for the community.

We have been ...

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Posted on Jan 6, 2022

HIGHLIGHTS & HOPE

As we settle into the New Year, we have a small favour to ask. We’d like to thank you for putting your trust in us and invite you to share our highlights (and some low) of 2021.

We have helped many people achieve they daily goals or tick off their wish lists and 99% of the t...

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Posted on Dec 1, 2021

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Testimonials

a week ago

We wanted to join a family meeting in York and had booked a train journey from Reading. The train strike intervened and Driving Miss Daisy agreed to drive us there (a four-hour drive) on a Monday and back again on Thursday of the same week. Wonderful service and the driver, Terence, was always on time and treated us sympathetically.

- Tony W

3 weeks ago

I wanted to say how wonderful the taxi driver was who picked my client up from a day centre on 1/7/22 . His attitude and manner really helped. Well done and thanks.

Carol

9 months ago

The first time we used Driving Miss Daisy a member of our staff accompanied our resident to an appointment and on their return remarked on what professional, friendly and competent service they had received. So when we needed transport for another resident they were the obvious choice. Again they did not disappoint. We have now booked regular transport with the company because we know that our service users will be well taken care of and it is not always necessary for us to act as a chaperone.

- Lesley T

Senior Citizens | Families | Vulnerable

Driving Miss Daisy are an internationally successful companion driving service. Our Didcot based service centre supports Didcot and surrounding Oxfordshire areas.

We provide a much needed and valued service bridging the gap between taxis, public transport and voluntary agencies; primarily helping senior citizens but also families and vulnerable people of all ages.

Our companion drivers collect people from their door, drive them to their destination, provide whatever help they may require and take them safely back home.

All of our vehicles are mobility enabled and accessible to all wheelchair types. Each can carry up to 3 passengers and one wheelchair and have ample cargo space.

Despite the name, we are not just a driving company. Driving Miss Daisy Didcot offer companionship, in or out of the home. This could be anything from having a cup of tea and a biscuit with someone who lives alone, taking them out shopping or to a local or even longer distance activity or simply go for a walk together. Watch our short video for more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvCcv0amGWY

Being on the end of a phone can add a sense of reassurance or even spending time away from a day to a few days visiting friends and family, a place of interest such as a trip to the seaside or going to a concert, or mini-break.

It is about your choice and what makes you happy, what you enjoy.

We recognise that there is an increasing need to support various members of our communities and help them stay independent and safe. Examples include, but are not limited to:

Senior citizens who want to maintain their independence
Parents requiring help taking children to/from after school activities
Organisations who need to take people to/from appointments or activities
Young adults who need safe, secure and trusted transport
Lone travellers in need of transport at vulnerable times or locations
People with disabilities or specialist needs
Prescription collections or others tasks such as grocery or gift shopping

We offer added value which other organisations can't, such as:

Meeting the client directly at their door, we will not just 'toot' and wait outside
Settling them into their homes with a cuppa tea or a snack if required
Communicating with parents/carers that their child is safely collected and dropped off
Assisting and accompanying vulnerable people to and from the vehicle, to and from their destination and, if required, staying with them for an appointment or a fun day out or activity.

Our pricing is very competitive – you’ll be surprised at how cost-effective our service is. Contact us for a bespoke quote tailored to your individual needs.

Driving Miss Daisy - Family when family can't be there.

Our Mission

To help people to live life to the full and stay independent by encouraging social interaction, providing companionship and driving services.

Our Values