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Transport costs - is there anything I can get to help with travel or parking? I'm due to have radiotherapy for breast cancer but the hospital is far away

CKell
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I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer following what was to be my last mammogram as I am 71 this year. After the lumpectomy it is planned to have radiotherapy. I'm trying to be really organised beforehand. Myself and my partner only have state pension, the hospital I will have to go to for radiotherapy is well over an hours drive each way or a two hour bus trip each way. My concern is the cost of driving two hours each day for minimum of two weeks plus £6 each day parking. Would I be physically up to the bus trip every day which would be free or is there any help I can get for travel costs and parking.

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  • HI C

    Our NHS hospital gives free parking to cancer patients while undergoing radiotherapy / Chemotherapy there is a desk at outpatients reception for this, however the biggest problem is finding a parking space. The same desk can help with public transport costs but Im guessing you already have a National Bus Pass. As treatment progresses you may not be able to sit for 4 hours on a bus and at the hospitals disgression they may award you help with fuel costs. You will need to provide evidence of your income and treatment. Hope this is of use.

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  • HI C

    Our NHS hospital gives free parking to cancer patients while undergoing radiotherapy / Chemotherapy there is a desk at outpatients reception for this, however the biggest problem is finding a parking space. The same desk can help with public transport costs but Im guessing you already have a National Bus Pass. As treatment progresses you may not be able to sit for 4 hours on a bus and at the hospitals disgression they may award you help with fuel costs. You will need to provide evidence of your income and treatment. Hope this is of use.

    ed

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