
You may organise private travel, or alternatively staff will help you call a taxi and you must pay your own transport costs.
If you need special health care that is unavailable locally, you may be transferred to a hospital or centre where the treatment can be provided.
Even if you came to hospital by ambulance, you can only leave the hospital by ambulance if it is medically recommended. Please plan ahead and make private arrangements for your trip home on the day of discharge. If you have concerns, approach your health care team to discuss.
Patients can wait at our Transfer Units. There is 15 minute parking available at both our hospitals.
The unit offers a comfortable and convenient environment for you after your discharge or if you’re waiting for:
Our unit staff will check discharge arrangements including medication and are available to answer any questions patients may have.
Hot and cold beverages will be provided for patients and limited catering will be available for patients at meal times.