Transport Services Patient Transport (non-emergency ambulance) 0161 335 2700 Tel: Hours: Mon Fri 8:00am 4:00pm – – This is the Tameside and Glossop Primary Care Trust Assessment, Booking and Choice Centre and it offers a single point of access for local health services and to support Choose and Book. You can ring this service if you need an ambulance to take you to a medical appointment. There is a registration and assessment process that you will have to undertake to find out if you are eligible to use this service. This service is free at the point of contact. Miles of Smiles Tel: 0161 339 2345 Offers a service to all residents in Tameside including children, for health related appointments. People who are not eligible to use the ambulance service, are unable to access other transport i.e. taxis and buses, or people who feel the need to receive support during their travel are able to use this service. You must register for the service which is offered 9:00am until 5:00pm Monday to Friday and bookings must be made at least one week in advance. They can provide transport outside of the Tameside area. Local Link Local Link is a low-cost, flexible, accessible transport service that is available to everyone. It fills the gaps where other public transport options are limited or not available. Everyone has to register and travel must be booked in advance by phone or on the website. Tel: 0161 200 6012 Website: The hours of business are 7.00 am 8.00 pm Monday to Friday, 8.00 am 8.00 pm – – Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Page 1 of 5
Transport Services Patient Transport (non-emergency ambulance) Tel: 0161 335 2700 Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 4:00pm This is the Tameside and Glossop Primary Care Trust Assessment, Booking and Choice Centre and it offers a single point of access for local health services and to support Choose and Book. You can ring this service if you need an ambulance to take you to a medical appointment. There is a registration and assessment process that you will have to undertake to find out if you are eligible to use this service. This service is free at the point of contact. Miles of Smiles Tel: 0161 339 2345 Offers a service to all residents in Tameside including children, for health related appointments. People who are not eligible to use the ambulance service, are unable to access other transport i.e. taxis and buses, or people who feel the need to receive support during their travel are able to use this service. You must register for the service which is offered 9:00am until 5:00pm Monday to Friday and bookings must be made at least one week in advance. They can provide transport outside of the Tameside area. Local Link Local Link is a low-cost, flexible, accessible transport service that is available to everyone. It fills the gaps where other public transport options are limited or not available. Everyone has to register and travel must be booked in advance by phone or on the website. Tel: 0161 200 6012 Website: The hours of business are 7.00 am – 8.00 pm Monday to Friday, 8.00 am – 8.00 pm Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Page 1 of 5
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