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Mar 2022
A Harrogate and Knaresborough care provider has bought a fleet of electric bikes to reduce emissions, avoid congestion and boost the mental health of its staff.
My Homecare offers at-home care to around 40 clients in Harrogate and Knaresborough.
Carers can be driving to people's homes from 7am to 9pm, clocking up "absolutely loads of miles' and contributing to local air pollution, says Sarah Kemp, care manager at the company.
Visits have also been disrupted over the past few years due to the seemingly endless number of roadworks linked to new housing developments in Harrogate and Knaresborough.
Ms Kemp said:
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