In today’s complex care landscape, the need for safe, compassionate, and responsive transport for vulnerable young people is more critical than ever. Whether it’s a planned move to a new placement, a hospital admission, or an emergency transfer under safeguarding concerns, secure transport plays a vital role in protecting the welfare of children and young people.
At UK Care, we specialise in delivering secure and specialist transport services that combine safety with dignity, professionalism with empathy.
What Is Secure Transport?
Secure transport refers to the safe and controlled transfer of individuals — often children or young adults — who may be at risk of harm to themselves or others, or who require supervision due to complex behavioural, medical, or mental health needs. This includes:
Children under Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
Young people in crisis situations
Individuals under Mental Health Act or court orders
Emergency placement breakdowns or out-of-area moves
Transfers between hospitals, care homes, or youth justice settings
Unlike standard taxi or ambulance services, secure transport is delivered by trained professionals who understand the unique needs of vulnerable service users — and can adapt in real-time to ensure journeys are not only safe, but trauma-informed.
Why It Matters
Every journey matters. A poorly handled transport experience can escalate distress, trigger trauma, or even put a young person at risk. That’s why UKCST operates with a clear principle: security and support go hand in hand.
We ensure:
✅ Highly trained staff – Our teams are trained in safeguarding, de-escalation, behaviour management, and trauma-informed care.
✅ Compliant vehicles – All our vehicles are tracked, risk-assessed, and adapted for comfort, privacy, and control.
✅ 24/7 availability – We respond rapidly to urgent requests across the UK.
✅ Dignity-focused delivery – We always treat the young person as an individual, not an incident.
✅ Clear communication – Real-time updates, incident reporting, and handovers for professionals and care providers.
UKCST’s Child-Centred Approach
At UKCST, we don’t just transport — we support. Each journey is approached with compassion, patience, and respect for the young person’s emotional state. We aim to de-escalate, reassure, and create a sense of calm and trust, even during difficult transitions.
This isn’t just good practice — it’s essential for reducing trauma, building rapport, and ensuring the best possible outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.