Getting Out and About

Travelling independently is an important life skill to have and can build confidence. It may be essential for getting to and from college or work each day. You may also need to use transport to meet friends or attend groups and activities which may help to develop social skills and support your general wellbeing.

  • Get Going

    Get Going is a programme for young people who currently get travel support (taxi or minibus provided by Sheffield City Council). The programme gives young people the chance to take their first small steps towards independence, whilst maintaining the travel support currently in place. It enables a young person to work towards developing skills for the future, and helps to increase their confidence and maturity.

    Independent Travel Training

    Sheffield City Council offers free travel training for young people aged 10 to 19 years who have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, or who have been identified by their school or college as requiring additional travel support through training.

  • Safe Places scheme

    A network of local businesses and organisations are designated as “Safe Places”. They aim to support vulnerable people to feel safe when they are out and about in Sheffield. If someone needs help, for example they are lost, ill or frightened, then they can enter the nearest safe place to get help. The staff or volunteers in safe places will assist anyone who goes to them for help. Go to the Safe Places website for more information

  • Sheffield’s two main bus companies - Stagecoach and First Group provide cards with messages like “Please be patient, I have difficulty speaking”, or “Please tell me when we reach my stop''

    You can hold these cards up to the driver so they know what your needs are.