Patient Transport
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) – Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) in Sussex.
“For eligible patients who are unable to use public or other transport due to their medical condition, we provide a vital service getting them safely and comfortably to hospital or other healthcare centres.”
scas.nhs.uk/what-we-do/nepts
To find alternative information about community transport in East Sussex please visit East Sussex County Council:
eastsussex.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/public/communitytransport
Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS)
If you are referred to hospital or other NHS premises for NHS specialist treatment or diagnostic tests by your doctor, dentist or other health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS).
nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthcosts/Pages/Travelcosts.aspx
The Horder Centre – Crowborough
See Horder Healthcare’s website ‘How to get here’ regarding travel too and from The Horder Centre Crowborough.
https://hordercentre.co.uk/locations/crowborough/
If you are attending a clinic at The Horder Centre, there is also a limited pick up and drop off service, collecting from Crowborough Cross bus stop or Crowborough Train Station. You can arrange this via the Horder Centre patient services team 01892 600804. If you are a blue badge holder this service is free, otherwise, the service is charged at £1.70 per mile. This is a limited service, please book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Our Locations
To plan your route, you can also use the resources in our locations section.