Testimonial from Medway SOS Bus

CVS Medway was a partner in the project to develop the 'Medway SOS Bus' from inception to launch and now have the responsibility of running it as a service for the community on a daily and nightly basis.

The project actually commissioned two vehicles: (1) the main vehicle, a bespoke conversion of a large single-decker bus with a reception area, a private consultation area and a fully equipped medical unit, and (2) a support vehicle, an eight-seat minibus with additional load space, wheel chair facility, and independent power supply.

Southeast Coachworks (SEC) were identified as the right partner for the development of both vehicles after an investigation of the market for vehicle conversion specialists and enquiries into the experience of other organisations that had run similar projects.

Thanks to the expertise of Chris Bichard and his staff at SEC, their attention to product quality and craftsmanship throughout the conversion process and their willingness to work to our timescales, CVS Medway took delivery of an end-product that was fit for purpose from day one, is giving sterling service to the community three months later and has every prospect of fulfilling its 'safe haven' and outreach purposes for many years.

Council for Voluntary Service (Medway) August 2009