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:
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