Peel Patient Transport and PATS

About Peel Patient Transport and PATS

This is South Metro Health -subsidised service but is not HACC.nPATS :-Travel and accommodation assistance to all people living outside metro area needing to travel in excess of 100 kms to access their nearest medical specialist services . Mandurah residents undergoing renal or oncology treatment not available locally and required to travel 70-100km may be eligible for a PATS of up to $20 depending on means of transport. This is not usually available for Radiotherapy treatment as the health service provides a minibus which leaves Mon - Fri 0730 hours (returning early afternoon). Applications must be made prior to travel. The Peel Patient Transport side has mini-buses and private vehicles driven by volunteers who provide services for patients needing to attend medical appointments. There is a minibus to assist Rockingham residents with no other means of transport to access appointments at Rockingham General Hospital. Fees may apply for these services dependant on transport required.