What is hospital transport service?
What is hospital transport service?
Patient Transport Service (PTS) is a NSW Health service for people who require transport to, or from, a health facility such as a hospital or rehabilitation unit but do not need a time-critical emergency ambulance.
How do I contact Lewisham hospital?
General Contacts at University Hospital Lewisham
| Department | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Switchboard (General Enquiries) | 020 8333 3000 | N/A |
| Outpatient Appointments | 020 8333 3216 | N/A |
| PALS (For Compliments, Concerns and Complaints) | 020 8333 3355 | [email protected] |
| Employment Reference Requests | 020 8333 3000 ext. 8512 | [email protected] |
Can you transfer from one NHS hospital to another?
Service transfer options As the service transfer is designed to move e-RS services from one service provider organisation to another, it is not suitable to move services from one location (hospital site) to another location within the same organisation. This can be undertaken simply via the e-RS Service Definer login.
Do hospitals provide transportation?
Hospitals and healthcare transport companies often provide both emergency and non-emergency transportation. If you would like to be conveyed to a hospital in one of their cars or vans, you can arrange a trip with them over the phone.
How much does it cost to transport a patient?
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Rates
| Types of Charge | Weekday Business Hours | Weekends & Off Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Ambulatory – Base Rate | $25 – $30 | $30 – $40 |
| Wheelchair – Base Rate | $45 – $50 | $75 – $90 |
| Stretcher – Base Rate | $100 – $200 | $125 – $225 |
| Additional Mileage Fees | $3 – $5 per mile | $5 – $7 per mile |
How do I donate to Lewisham Hospital?
You can donate to the Friends of University Hospital Lewisham….Ways to support our charity
- Credit or Debit Card: You can donate by using your credit or debit card on our dedicated Just Giving Page.
- Bank Transfer (BACS): Please email [email protected] for assistance with this.
Do you get charged for an ambulance UK?
Emergency care including ambulance and emergency department treatment is only free to UK residents and a charge may be made to those not entitled to free NHS care.
Can you request to change hospitals?
If you want to change hospital, whether you are waiting for consultant-led treatment for a physical or mental health condition, you may contact the hospital providing your treatment or the CCG that is arranging your treatment.
What is the transport service at UH Lewisham?
University Hospital Lewisham provides transport for patients who have a medical need and are unable to make their own way to and from outpatient and inpatient appointments. The service is provided by G4S, who will collect patients from their home in time for their appointment, and take them back afterwards.
What does the patient transport service do?
Patient Transport Service (PTS) Our Patient Transport Service (PTS) provides NHS-funded transport for eligible people who are unable to travel to their healthcare appointments by other means due to their medical condition. Our PTS undertakes almost a million non-emergency journeys every year, making us one of the largest providers in the UK.
What transport services do we provide at university hospitals?
We provide patient transport services at University Hospital Lewisham, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and in the Lewisham community. University Hospital Lewisham provides transport for patients who have a medical need and are unable to make their own way to and from outpatient and inpatient appointments.
How do I request transport to and from outpatient appointments?
If you feel that PTS is the only option available to you, please call 0300 330 2000. Please only request transport to and from outpatient appointments a maximum of three working days prior to the scheduled appointment. This will help us to manage the demand for our service during this challenging time.
