East Sussex other schemes

Patient transport services

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust provides non-emergency patient transport service for patients registered with a GP in Sussex, and who have a medical reason for not being able to travel by another method.
Eligibility criteria applies, to ensure resources are focussed on those who need the service most.

You can find details regarding the service and online booking on the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust website.

To book by phone, contact: 0300 123 9841 

Voluntary community cars

Volunteer Car – CT Sussex

CT Sussex has volunteer drivers who can take a passenger to the Princess Royal and Queen Victoria hospitals, as far as East Surrey for essential medical appointments, or to medical centres, GP surgeries and polyclinics. 

Passengers need to book their journey. Costs of 50p per mile apply.

Patient and Community Transport – Royal Voluntary Service

Volunteer drivers use their own vehicles or specially-adapted vehicles. Clients can be taken to and from social visits, shopping trips, activities and appointments.

Havens Community Cars — Havens Community Hub

A volunteer car scheme for residents who are not easily able to access public transport. Drivers use their own vehicles.

Lift shares 

East Sussex Car Share 

The Liftshare website allows you to organise car sharing within your community, with a shared fuel charge.

Local charities

Local charities can provide help and support, as well as a wealth of knowledge regarding local transport schemes. It is worth contacting them to discuss your needs.

• Age UK East Sussex
• Amaze – for families with disabled children and young people in Sussex

Amaze is a charity providing information, advice and support to families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Brighton & Hove and Sussex.

Companion driving services

Driving Miss Daisy

Driving Miss Daisy is a national assisted transportation service. 

Companion drivers are available and journeys can be individually tailored to meet your needs if you have mobility issues or special medical requirements.

Drivers will assist you in and out of your home, accompanying you on routine appointments, holidays, day trips and companionship at home.

Contact: 0333 014 6211