Display live local availability of TfL public transport, curated for your surgery, hospital or other healthcare facility.

Public transport is a key patient-access factor for Hospitals and Doctor Surgeries. Studies have shown that lack of decent local public transport for patients leads to an increase in missed appointments, reduced access to pharmacy items and an increased economic burden on patients. Equally, patient or their carers/visitors reliance on private cars inevitably means greater local congestion, increased pollution and pressure on limited parking facilities.

Unfortunately, it is mainly the economically disadvantaged and the elderly that are most vulnerable to public transport issues when accessing healthcare and are therefore more likely to experience health issues as a result.

When it comes to leaving Hospital or Doctors Surgeries, it is equally important that patients are aware of all the options to get them to their next destination as smoothly as possible, whether by bus, tube, train, tram, boat or bike and are made aware of any disruptions that may affect their journey.

The benefits of promoting public transport for healthcare operators are clear:

• Reduced costs and carbon emissions compared to low-occupancy car use

• Supporting local public transport services benefits the wider community

• Reduced number of cars in the streets around the surgery or hospital

• Reduced stress on parking facilities

• Demonstrates a commitment to sustainable transport

If your Healthcare facility is within the M25 you can display a FREE PassageWay Service Status digital sign curated for your location.