Need help getting to your medical appointment?

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If you’re going to a healthcare appointment for non-emergency tests or treatment, you’ll normally be expected to make your own way there using your own transport or the range of public, community and voluntary transport available locally.

There are local patient transport schemes that could help you and you may be eligible for NHS funded transport.

Cornwall Council provides information on some volunteer transport schemes (including accessible vehicles) call TAP Cornwall 01872 223388 or visit Community Transport – Cornwall Council.

You can also find more information through Age UK Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly | Community Transport Services and Volunteer Cornwall by calling 01872 265300 or visiting at Book transport – Volunteer Cornwall

NHS-funded patient transport is available for eligible patients meeting the clinical and financial criteria for support or assistance on or after the journey. Advice is available through the centralised booking service (01872 252211) and online

There’s more information, including patient guides and details of who is eligible for NHS funded transport at Patient transport – NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly You can also call the NHS helpline on 0300 330 1343

 

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