I have an appointment at Ayr hospital. I tried to get hospital transport as it is quite a distance from where I live and I do not have any family near with a car.
I was told because I do not have a disability I did not qualify. They gave me another telephone number to call which I did, but again no help. They gave me another number to call which I did. All in all I was given 5 different phone numbers to call.
Most of my family live in Manchester and Helensburgh so I do not have access to a car and I do not drive myself.
It will take me about 2 hours to get to the hospital.
If it was not a serious problem I have I would just phone up and cancel.
I think it is ridiculous that people who do not have a disability and have to attend the hospital, which is miles away are not eligible for hospital transport.
"Eligibility for hospital transport"
About: Scottish Ambulance Service / Patient Transport Service Scottish Ambulance Service Patient Transport Service EH12 9EB
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