Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals - Patient transport and help with travel costs

Ambulance transport

If you are having trouble getting to your appointment you may be entitled to use the hospital transport service provided by South Central Ambulance Service. They provide transport for some people who are unable to use public transport due to their medical condition.

To find out if you may be eligible for the patient transport service, please call 0300 100 0015.

If you are eligible for patient transport, you can make a booking by calling 0300 123 9841.

If you are not eligible, there are also a number of subsidised community car and minibus schemes available that can give you a lift. A number of these make a small charge for their service so please ask when you book.

Local community transport providers:

Community Transport Sussex

CT Sussex is a community partnership that provides you with door-to-door independence, if you have restricted mobility, through their volunteer car scheme, charged at 50p per mile.

Visit the CT Sussex website or email [email protected] to find out what is available near where you live. Please contact the team as soon as you have your appointment letter.

Other transport providers

Other providers include:

• Sammy Community Transport 01243 827821
• Arun Coordinated Community Transport 01903 723584
• Guild Care Worthing 01903 528600
• Billingshurst Community Transport 01403 787696
• Crawley Community Transport 01293 523764

For a full list of community transport options see the Community Transport Association website. 

Help with travel costs

If you’re on a low income or benefits you may be entitled to reclaim your travel costs to and from hospital.  Visit the website for more detail and how to claim.