Public consultation on NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport – Share your views

News - 5 October 2021

NHS England and NHS Improvement will be running four workshops as part of its public consultation on updated eligibility criteria for Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPTS).
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These workshops will provide an opportunity for the public to have their say directly on the criteria being proposed.

The workshops will broadly focus on the same areas as those in the 'Eligibility criteria for non-emergency patient transport' consultation document.

Workshop dates and times

Engagement Workshop 1
Date: 19 October 2021
Time: 1.30pm to 3pm
Discussion: Medical need, haemodialysis patients, cognitive and sensory impairment

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Engagement Workshop 2
Date: 28 October 2021
Time: 1.30pm to 3pm
Discussion: Defining mobility impairment and escorts and carers

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Engagement Workshop 3
Date: 4 November 2021
Time: 1.30pm to 3pm
Discussion: Other transport options, wider support and safeguarding

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Engagement Workshop 4
Date: 11 November 2021
Time: 1.30pm to 3pm
Discussion: Health inequalities and implementation approach

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Participation will be based on a first-come-first-served basis. Those who have already expressed an interest to be involved are guaranteed a space in at least one workshop. If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact nhsi.neptsreview@nhs.net to discuss. 

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