Travel Assistance
If you, or a family member, need to travel long distances - or
frequently - to see a specialist, then you may be eligible
for help with expenses under the Ministry of Health's National
Travel Assistance Scheme. These expenses may include travel,
accommodation and support person costs.
Eligibility for Transport and Accommodation
To check eligibility criteria and to obtain registration or
claim forms go to www.moh.govt.nz/travelassistance
For Travel and Accommodation Enquiries
Please contact either:
National Travel Assistance Coordinator
Phone: 0800 222 423
OR:
National Travel Assistance Call Centre
HealthPAC, Wellington
Phone: 0800 281 222 (option 2)
St John Health Shuttle
If you are not well or have mobility problems that make it
difficult to get to your medical appointment, the St John Health
Shuttle can take you for treatment or to visit a specialist or
hospital for minor day surgery. This service needs to
be booked at least 24 hours in advance
When your appointment is over, the shuttle can be contacted to
transport you home again. In return they ask for a donation to
help cover the running costs of the Health Shuttle.
The shuttle runs Monday to Friday (except public
holidays). Areas covered include Urban Tauranga, Mount
Maunganui, Papamoa, Te Puke and the surrounding centres which
include Paengaroa, Pongakawa, Maketu and Pukehina.
To find out more or book a journey:
Phone Toll Free on 0800 824 325 or
Email: bophealthshuttle@stjohn.org.nz
NZ Red Cross Hospital Transport Service
This service covers the Papamoa, Mt Maunganui &
Tauranga area. The Red Cross Transport Service can
be contacted by phoning 578 6987 or 0800 733 276 or
through email: westernbay@redcross.org.nz
Last updated:
August 24, 2020