Transport to Hospital
Several organisations in your area can provide transport to hospital appointments or visiting or both. These services are much in demand and it is important to use them correctly. The following guidelines will help you identify the most appropriate service to use.
Could the journey be made by some form of public transport (taxi, train, bus), or with help from a relative or friend? If you know the address of where you will be travelling from and to, Traveline may be able to help you plan your journey using public transport.
If you cannot use public transport then try contacting one of the voluntary organisations or car schemes which can be found in our transport search.
If you are in receipt of certain benefits, you may be entitled to a refund of your transport costs under the Hospital Travel Cost scheme (Not available for visitors). For more information see NHS Hospital travel costs.
You may be entitiled to free NHS patient transport services if you meet certain eligibility criteria. You will need to be assessed by your doctor, or a qualified medical practitioner who will advise you.
Hampshire County Council produce a series of Getting About Guides that cover the whole of Hampshire. These guides contain travel information for older and disabled people, including a section on transport to hospital. To request your free copy of any of the guides, telephone (01962) 847042 or use the order form.