Formed in 1997 as Attend’s first surgery-based Friends group in Wales,  Prestatyn Central Surgery Community League of Friends has built a lifeline for patients in the rural area by providing essential transport services. Recognising the challenges faced by patients without access to personal vehicles, especially for hospital appointments and specialist care as far as Liverpool and Wrexham, the Friends established a volunteer-led transport scheme that has become invaluable. Beyond transportation, the service offers companionship and moral support, with volunteers often accompanying patients to appointments and even assisting with errands like grocery shopping on the way home. Through regular fundraising efforts such as coffee mornings, raffles, and community events, the Friends cover costs to keep the scheme running. Over the years, their dedication has led to transporting patients more than 30,000 miles in six months and has earned them recognition as Regional Winners for Wales in the Sapphire 2000 Awards. This combination of transport and heartfelt community connection makes a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families.

• Address: Ty Nant, Nant Hall Road, Prestatyn, Denbigshire LL19 9LG
• Telephone: 01745 887 972
• Founded: 1997
• Members: 7 Trustees
• Chair: Mr. Gerald Frobisher