If you are on a low income or benefits you may be entitled to reclaim your travel costs, to and from hospital. You will need to provide proof that you are receiving one of the following:
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Income Support
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Income Based Job Seekers Allowance
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Income Based Employment & Support Allowance
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Working Tax Credit (only if income is less than £15050.00)
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Disabled Persons Tax Credit
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Child Tax Credit (only if income is less than £15050.00)
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Guaranteed Pension Credit
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HC2 – Full Help Certificate
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HC3 – Partial Help Certificate
CHILDREN – Where children under the age of 16 are travelling for treatment, escort costs may be paid for 1 parent or 1 guardian attending the appointment with the child. The parent or guardian must bring relevant benefit proof. Children over the age of 16 but under 20 can claim using the parent or guardian’s benefit proof but no escort will be paid.
You will also need proof of travel if you have come by public transport and the certificate of attendance claim form, which must be completed by the department attended.
Car travel mileage rate is paid at 14p per mile for round trip, and no fuel receipts are necessary.
For more information please contact the cashier's office on 01273 696955 Ext 4301/7630
If you are not on any of the benefits listed above you may be able to claim help through the NHS Low Income Scheme. Please contact the Cashiers Office for a HC1 Low Income Claim Form.
WE DO NOT REFUND TAXI FARES UNLESS TRAVEL IS IMPOSSIBLE BY OTHER MEANS AND THE CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE IS AUTHORISED BY A CONSULTANT / MEDICAL PERSON
Cashiers Opening Times:
Royal Sussex County Hospital, Ground Floor Barry Building: 09.00 – 17.00 Monday to Friday
Tel: 01273 696955 Ext 4301/7630
Princess Royal Hospital, 1st Floor Main Building: 0900 – 17.00 Monday to Friday
Tel: 01444 441881 Ext 8103
Brighton General Hospital, Level A4, Arundel Building: 09.30 – 12.30 Monday to Friday
Tel: 01273 696955 Ext 5012/5011
