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The Colchester Hospital Hopper Service was introduced in July 2004 in partnership with central government, Essex County Council Essex County Council and Tendring Primary Care Trust (noe North East Essex Primary Care Trust). TCT also received a one-off financial contribution for the Hopper service from the Neighbourhood Interaction Fund.
On 29th January 2008, North East Essex Primary Care Trust's Board of Directors, approved three-year's partnership funding for the Hospital Hopper service, making them the main funder for this service.
The Hopper is a wheelchair accessible minibus service that helps people access Colchester General Hospital, Essex County Hospital, Clacton and Colchester Hospices, The North East Essex Primary Care Centre in Turner Road, Colchester, and The Oaks Hospital. The bus will stop at any other health facility on route, on request.
Anyone who finds it difficult or impossible to access public transport.
PLEASE NOTE THIS SERVICE ONLY OPERATES MONDAY TO FRIDAY.
| Hospital Hopper Bus Service Revised Timetable 2009/10 | |||||
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Arrives at: St Helena Hospice, Barncroft Close |
09:46 |
12:06 |
14:51 |
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Departs from: Essex County Hospital, Lexden Road |
10:05 |
13:00 |
16:30 16:35 16:39 16:45 |
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The times shown above are approximate and may vary owing to traffic congestion and the individual needs of our passengers. Our drivers strive to keep to the times listed above, which are subject to review.
PLEASE NOTE: THE LAST BUS LEAVES
COLCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL AT 16:39 (4:39 p.m.)
To book simply telephone 01255 436962 for information. Alternatively, you may wish to visit our offices to discuss your transport needs:- Tendring Community Transport, Hurlingham Chambers, 61 Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. CO15 1SD.
Please ring 01255 436962 for up to date fare information. Free travel if you hold a concessionery bus pass. Dogs who assist disable people are welcome and travel free. Escorts are welcome.
If you use this service click feedback and tell us about your travel experience or any other comment you wish to make.Alternatively, email tendring.ct@btconnect.com or call her on 01255 436062. TCT welcomes expressions of thanks and immediately acts upon complaints. Both help us to monitor and evaluate the quality of the services we provide.
You can read what our customers have to say about our service on the customer feedback page.
