Access to Patient Transport Event

Posted on October 31, 2019

Disability Equality Scotland is working in partnership with the Scottish Ambulance Service to host an Access to Patient Transport event on Monday 4^th November, 11am – 2pm at the Falkirk Ambulance Station, Grangemouth Road, Falkirk, FK2 9AA.

The aim of this event is to bring together those with disabilities and representatives from the Scottish Ambulance Service to discuss patient transport.

The Scottish Ambulance Service will provide an overview of patient transport services, which will be followed by group discussions covering various topics, including:

booking and eligibility criteria
transporting wheelchairs, or travelling with carers
transport in rural areas
delays and cancellations

To book your place, or for further information, please visit the Eventbrite page.

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