St John Ambulance SA - Transport Services

OUR TRANSPORT SERVICES

Clinic Car

What is the Clinic Car? Access to reliable and affordable transportation is a significant challenge for many, making getting to and from appointments stressful. Our Clinic Car provides door-to-door service for people unable to use public transport or their own means of transportation. The service can be used for medical appointments or returning home after a hospital stay by booking at least 24 hours in advance.

Who is the Clinic Car for? The Clinic Car is designed for patients who do not require active monitoring or treatment, such as cardiac monitoring or oxygen. Eligible patients must be able to self-transfer in and out of a passenger vehicle and walk up to 10 steps. Suitable for elderly individuals, patients with mild disabilities or injuries, and those with limited cognitive impairment. Patients may bring a carer or escort, a collapsible walker or wheelchair, and a small bag of luggage. Modern, hybrid vehicles: Our fleet is powered by our modern, hybrid Clinic Cars with a 5-Star ANCAP Safety Rating, air-conditioning and GPS tracking. You’ll be sure to arrive safely and comfortably Equipped with emergency response equipment: Our dedicated clinicians are trained in basic life support and our vehicles are equipped with emergency response equipment including an AED, oxygen, and a fire extinguisher Comprehensive end-to-end service: We offer a complete end-to-end service from picking up patients, dropping them off to their destination and getting them settled, giving peace of mind A low-cost and effective option: We are committed to efficient transport, without compromising safety 24/7 support: Clinic Car is supported by a 24/7 on-call clinical and operational management team, accessible via the SAGRN paging service Why choose our Clinic Car?

Bookings for healthcare providers, wards and emergency departments:

• Priority same day

discharge: The St John Ambulance SA Clinic Car can offer a priority same day discharge transport

service for patients requiring transport

home from a healthcare provider, hospital ward or emergency department. • To make a booking: Call

8306 6945 to discuss patient suitability and availability.

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