Written question WQ100201
- Asked by
- Sarah EdwardsReform
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Minister for Health and Care
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 8 days
Question
What financial assistance and transport support is available to patients who are required to travel from Llandovery to Carmarthen for routine diagnostic scans?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Health and Care (Mabon ap Gwynfor)
Patients who have a medical need for transport may be eligible for the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service. Eligibility is assessed against criteria set by the Welsh Government and is based on the patient’s medical condition and whether they can travel safely to and from their appointment. Patients who are unsure whether they qualify should contact the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust on 0300 123 2303.
Patients who do not have a medical need for transport but are on a low income may be able to claim help with reasonable travel costs where they are travelling for NHS treatment under the care of a consultant. They may contact Hywel Dda University Health Board about reimbursement before travelling or submit form HC5W(T), Claim a refund for travel costs to receive NHS treatment, to the NHS Business Services Authority.