Can I get help with transport to hospital appointments?

ste_r

hi all

Can I get help travelling to a hospital that’s a 40 minute drive?

I don’t drive, rely on family etc, only my next appointment no one can take me due to work etc

I have to go as I am on weekly injections for hs, arthritis.

Bio meds

If don’t go , prescriptions will stop

Can’t physically get combination or buses trains etc

Any advice appreciated

Thanks

Kimi87

Do you qualify for help with health costs?

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/help-with-health-costs/healthcare-travel-costs-scheme-htcs/

Taxis are very rarely approved for patient transport unfortunately.

I'd suggest contacting the PALS department of the Hospital for further assistance.

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/hospitals/what-is-pals-patient-advice-and-liaison-service/