About the project
In summer 2024, Beryl partnered with local health and wellbeing teams to launch Social Prescription in Plymouth and Cornwall - an initiative providing free access to Beryl e-bikes for users referred through social prescribing officers.
The scheme enables eligible users to travel sustainably for exercise, social activities, or appointments, promoting both mental and physical wellbeing.
Download and read the full case study here (PDF)
“I used to really love cycling when I was a teenager, but hadn’t ridden much since having children. I really enjoyed whizzing down the paths - and the electric assist made hills so easy!”
The impact so far
Plymouth
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Launched: Summer 2024
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100 bays
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500+ e-bikes
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Over 3,000 journeys
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Over 7,400 km travelled
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14% of journeys over 10 km
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185 users were prescribed access to Beryl e-bikes
Cornwall
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Launched: Summer 2024
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110 bays
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300+ e-bikes
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Over 1,000 journeys
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Over 2,300 km travelled
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7% of journeys over 10 km
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185 users are new to the Beryl scheme - introducing a new transport option that suits them
Wider impact
An Active Travel Social Prescribing delivery report has been published, showcasing the benefits of providing Beryl access within the wider scope of social prescription.
Read the report on Cornwall Council’s website
Get in touch!
Interested in this project?
Email ben.lee@beryl.cc to learn more
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Business - partner with us
Beryl works in partnership with a range of businesses across the UK – large and small – to make commuting and travelling by bike, e-bike, e-scooter and cargo bikes safe, accessible and fun.