Since 1994, Westway CT has run a Volunteer Car Scheme. Today a team of 10 volunteers powers the service, conducting 971 trips in the last year alone. The scheme is a vital service that helps Westway CT Members access essential services, such as doctor’s appointments....
DESTINATION OF THE MONTH Get inspiration for you and your group by visiting the amazing Design Museum (London). Visit fantastic free exhibits such as the Designer Maker User and Bethany Williams: Alternative Systems and no pre-booking needed. You...
DESTINATION OF THE MONTH Looking for places to take your group this month? Explore Kensal Green Cemetery. You may think it strange that this month’s destination is to a cemetery. Yet, there is a reason for this March madness. Kensal Green Cemetery is...
Destination of the Month Looking for places to take your group this month? As part of a new series for Westway CT group members, we are recommending a new place each month that you and your group could visit. Let’s face it, travelling abroad is tough right now....
Living in London, we are fortunate to have frequent, fast and reliable public transport. TFL transport meets most Londoners’ daily commuter needs, but it is not the right solution for everyone, such as older people. Promoting independence for older people is...
In response to the Afghan refugees crisis. Westway CT joined other organisations, the council and local volunteers to help provide the 800 Afghan refugees allocated to RBKC. Our longstanding volunteer, John Walker, used our goods van to help transport essential goods...
Volunteer power is transformational. At Westway CT we have amazing volunteers. They help us fight loneliness and isolation on a daily basis. In response to the Afghan Crisis, many people donated their time to help others. The local volunteer power was amazing to see....
In August 2021, Kabul, Afghanistan’s capital fell to the Taliban. The speed at which it fell caused the largest non-combative air evacuation that the US has ever conducted, with 79,000 civilians evacuated over 18 days. The UK, as part of the NATO Alliance that...
This quarter’s case study is about our summer excursions program. The article is drawn from our video case study filmed from one of the summer excursions and feedback we received. Before summer, we’d all faced a cycle of being in or out of various states of lock down;...
We hear from Westway CT members and found out how the trips and Westway CT’s service has made a difference to their lives. We provide essential transport that enables members to stay connected to their community and help them escape the feelings of isolation they may...
Live in Care shares their insight on how to help those at home. The series of lockdowns through the Covid-19 pandemic turned life upside down as heavy restrictions were placed on our movements. The ‘stay at home’ message was tough on many people but was undoubtedly...
As we enter what is hopefully the last days of lockdown restrictions, we found out in greater detail how we helped North Paddington Food Bank (NPFB) adapt to the lockdown. We based this article on a video interview with NPFB’s Operation Manager Olivier...