EMED Group has successfully launched a Renal Patient Transport Service in South Yorkshire. The service is operated by EMED’s Patient Care division and is a patient transport service for non-urgent, planned renal journeys.
EMED Group is delighted to announce the launch of a new renal patient transport service in South Yorkshire. This service is designed to provide seamless transportation for renal patients between home, dialysis, and healthcare facilities, ensuring safe and timely access to dialysis and healthcare services.
This service is another testament to EMED Group’s commitment to providing comprehensive, high-quality healthcare transport that caters to the community’s needs. As Kelly Else, Head of Operations for EMED Group in South Yorkshire says: “Our new renal patient transport service reflects our dedication to providing accessible and compassionate care that prioritises the wellbeing and convenience of each patient.
We are delighted to work with NHS South Yorkshire ICB to provide vital Renal Dialysis Patient Transport Services to those in the community who need our support. We look forward to working in partnership with NHS South Yorkshire ICB and wider stakeholders to positively impact the community’s wellbeing.”
The successfully launched service benefits numerous individuals throughout South Yorkshire, including Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and Sheffield, providing them with a lifeline to essential healthcare services and treatments like dialysis. Safe and reliable transportation of patients to and from appointments ensures that they can receive the care they need on time and without unnecessary stress or discomfort.
As EMED Group continues its exponential growth, it remains committed to catering to the healthcare needs of every individual in the community. The launch of the new renal patient transport service marks another significant milestone in EMED’s ongoing mission to deliver exceptional care that improves the lives of those it serves.
EMED Group is immensely proud of this new service and remains dedicated to building strong relationships and trust with the community.
EMED’s renal patient transport service commenced in South Yorkshire on the 1st of June 2024 and operates from its main site in Thurcroft, Rotherham, involving 30 specially adapted ambulances and 70 staff.
For more information about EMED Group’s Patient Care division and its commitment to proactively improving community well-being through access to vital health and social care services across the UK, visit www.emedgroup.co.uk/patient-care
Notes to editors:
EMED Patient care is the healthcare transport division of EMED Group. As a group, EMED is a trusted partner to the NHS and local authorities across 72 contracts, delivering over 1.4 million patient journeys per annum with more than 2,800 frontline staff. EMED runs a fleet of 1,200 specialist ambulances across 55 operational depots. EMED are CQC registered with 6 ‘Good’ rated inspections in 2022/23.
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