If you are having difficulty getting to your non-emergency NHS appointment, you may be able to access community transport.
Non emergency transport providers
Scottish Ambulance Service - Patient Transport
To find out if you’re eligible call us on 0300 123 1236, our telephone messages will direct you to best person placed to respond to your call.
Website: www.scottishambulanceservice.com
Tel: 0300 123 1236
Royal Voluntary Service
Offers transport for patients attending medical appointments at hospitals or Health Centres and back home afterwards. Offering a helping hand if needed.
Website: www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
Email: fifegnhs@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
Tel: 01592 269654
(CCNEF) Continuing Care North East Fife Continuing Care Service
Provides non emergency transportation for the elderly, disabled and vulnerable residents in North East Fife to attend and return from hospital appointments.
Website: www.continuingcarenef.org.uk
Tel: 0746 888 7900
Kinross-shire Volunteer Drivers
This service enables residents living in the Kinross-shire and Glenfarg area to attend hospital, health centre and other health related appointments.
For further information please visit the website or call/email the Administrator.
Website: www.kvd.org.uk
Email: administrator@kvd.org.uk
Tel: 01577 840 196
Alliance Ambulance Service
Provides pre-planned non-emergency transport for patients with a variety of medical needs, such as, but not limited to: patients with an oxygen requirement, non-weight bearing patients and stretchered patients attending and returning from appointments.
Website: www.allianceambulance.co.uk
Email: info@ allianceambulance.co.uk
Tel: 0333 577 9993
Go-Flexi
Go-Flexi is an on-demand bus service that provides a flexible way of travelling around rural North East Fife. Funded by Fife Council and operated by Moffat and Williamson, Go-Flexi is available to anyone travelling in specific Flexi Zone areas.
Website: www.fife.gov.uk
Tel: 01382 540 624
Fife Bus
Provides door-to-door transport for people who are unable to access mainstream public transport due to reduced mobility.
Website: www.fife.gov.uk
Email: fife.bus@fife.gov.uk
Tel: 03451 55 11 88
Concessionary travel - Bus Pass Access
Over 2 million people across Scotland can travel for free by bus. Everyone aged 5-21, 60 and over, and eligible disabled people can apply for a National Entitlement Card to access free bus travel. You can apply online at getyournec.scot or through your local council. Once you have your card you’ll be able to travel on most buses across Scotland. www.transport.gov.scot
Website: getyournec.scot
Email: www.getyournec.scot concessionarytravel@transport.gov.scot
Tel: 0141 272 7100
