GROUPS and organisations of mainly of older and other vulnerable people are needed to become affiliated for the use of Sedgefield Borough Council's Carelink Coach for the financial year from April.

The Carelink Coach provides the opportunity for groups of up to 24 people, including people with impaired mobility and wheelchair users, to enjoy a minimum of one social outing per year.

Groups interested in applying for affiliation can write to Community Care Force Centre, Central Depot, Chilton Industrial Estate, Chilton, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 OSD, or call Claire Newham on (01388) 728807.

Applications must be received by Friday, March 5.