Are you a patient, family member or volunteer struggling with the cost of getting to hospital?
The Patient and Volunteer Support Fund is here to help patients, their families or carers whose finances are impacted by a hospital stay or the need to visit hospital regularly.
The fund can support:
- Patients who need financial support with public transport* to attend their appointments.
- People who need financial help with public transport costs, to visit patients that need their support.
- Active hospital volunteers who are struggling with their finances.
- Bereaved relatives facing immediate financial pressures.
- People suffering hardship because of long-term care and who need financial support to manage their treatment.
*where there is an identified medical need, the fund will consider supporting the cost of taxis
Get the funding you require
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If you experience any issues in completing the form, please contact the team for support. Email the team at: [email protected]
Submit your application formHealthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS)
If you’re referred to hospital or other NHS premises for specialist NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by a doctor, dentist or another primary care health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS).
Find out more on the NHS website: Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS) or view our Financial Support Webpage for Travel information and support.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are extremely grateful to our charity partner Leeds Hospitals Charity for providing funding for the Patient and Volunteer Support Fund.