Sussex businesswoman says 'thank you NHS' with new chauffeur scheme for nurses

Anne Phesse has launched a special chauffeur service – ‘I DRIVE U’ based in West Grinstead, near Horsham.

“The aim of the project is to demonstrate to the nurses and midwives that their communities really value the incredible work they do and to say ‘Thank You’ in a more positive and practical way than was possible during Covid 19,” she said.

She explained that, in order to be employed by the NHS, every nurse and midwife must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council at an annual cost of £120.

“All the GP surgeries, hospitals and clinics throughout both counties are being contacted inviting their NMC members to apply, free of charge, to I DRIVE U

for their name to be added to a numbered list which is stored in compliance with the Data Protection regulations,” said Anne.

“The organiser’s friends, family, clients, businesses and members of the Gatwick Diamond Business Group in both counties are also being invited to join the scheme to pay the subscription for an NMC member selected at a draw which will take place by people not connected with I DRIVE U, NMC and NHS.

"The subsequent payment will be a private transaction between the NMC member and the supporter.

“The successful NMC members may agree to have their photo displayed in the homes, work places and websites of their generous supporters.”

Anne, who is herself a member of the Gatwick Diamond Business Group, is now inviting Nursing and Midwifery Council members and supporters to email [email protected] to register their interest.

She says that the the first draw will take place when sufficient numbers have been gathered.

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“Successful NMC members and supporters will be notified personally by phone, and if agreed, their details added to the dedicated page on www.idriveu.info.

“I DRIVE U will make no profit from the NMC or NHS in this project and will make their records available for inspection at any reasonable time.”

Anne hopes that the project will spread throughout the country and eventually also include ambulance crews.

Meanwhile, Anne’s husband Charlie is helping out as ‘chauffeur liaison.’ He said: “We are a family business with clients who include the titled, high profile business people, television and sports personalities, property developers etc.

“We have been planning this project for about three months with the help of Mandi Lloyd at Gatwick Diamond Business Group, Jeremy Taylor at The Company Connector and Izzy Pompova at Coast to Capital.”