This preliminary consultation paper seeks comments and ideas on how possible changes to the healthcare travel costs scheme can help eligible patients access health services.

End of consultation: 24/02/2015

The purpose of the consultation exercise is to:

  • set out the information already gathered and the important issues that need to be considered and explored
  • engage stakeholders in considering a range of ideas on possible changes to the scheme
  • identify what benefits there are for patients from the possible changes
  • understand the implications for Health Boards stemming from the changes
  • consider the potential of the proposals to generate efficiencies elsewhere.

In addition,  views and ideas from other stakeholders are also welcomed on:

  • ways to make it easier for patients to access the support that is available
  • ways to avoid misuse of the scheme
  • how to improve communication about the scheme to patients and NHS staff.

Any detailed proposals will be subject to a further consultation exercise at the appropriate time.

How to respond
Please submit your comments by 24 February 2015, in any of the following ways:

Documents for download

Email:  healthservicereconfiguration@wales.gsi.gov.uk

Post:  Caroline Hopkins
Welsh Government
Department for Health & Social Services
Health and Transport (Service Reconfiguration)
Cathays Park, Cardiff
CF10 3NQ

Additional information
Telephone: 029 2080 1295

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