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Getting help to get to hosp appt

nuttywoman
nuttywoman Posts: 2,203 Forumite
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Does anyone know if we can transport to an hosp appt for my husband.The hosp is 30miles away and i as his carer has to attend with him, but it would mean a train and taxi ride if we went on our own.If there is, who do we get in touch with?
thanks val

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  • j-baby-scotland
    j-baby-scotland Posts: 1,744 Forumite
    Many people volunteer as drivers for this purpose, plus the NHS does provide transport.
    I'd phone the hospital to ask what is available.
    :D
  • julesgr
    julesgr Posts: 657 Forumite
    Have you looked for information on the hospitals website?
    Also look for information from their patient Liason service (PALS)
    Weight loss since 01/08/07 - 72 lbs:j
  • Savvy_Sue
    Savvy_Sue Posts: 47,904 Forumite
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    It may be worth asking your GP surgery what they are aware of as well.

    I know my parents are always getting transport arranged when they have to go to hospital, because neither of them drive and it's not an easy journey.
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  • anguk
    anguk Posts: 3,412 Forumite
    When my husband had his leg amputated he always had the patient ambulance pick him up for hospital appointments as I don't drive. It was arranged through our GP's surgery so give them a ring but remember to tell them that you need to go with him too so they can book two seats.
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  • nuttywoman
    nuttywoman Posts: 2,203 Forumite
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    Thanks all for advice, rang up local patient transport and its all sorted.
    thanks val
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