Going into and leaving hospital
Contents
- Preparing for a hospital stay
- Getting to and from hospital
- While you are in hospital
- Leaving hospital
- Support when you have left hospital
Getting to and from hospital
If you don’t have family or friends that can help you to and from hospital appointments, these community services will be happy to help you.
Community transport
Find out more about local community transport schemes.
Patient transport service
Provided by East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS), this is a non-emergency service suitable for patients referred to a local hospital or community health centre for a:
- consultation
- treatment
- procedure
You can find out more about the Patient Transport Service on the Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board website.
Local bus travel
There are a number of bus routes with stops at our local hospital - check bus timetables.
You can also learn more about local bus travel and if you qualify for a free travel pass.
Travelling to hospital by car
See parking charges and directions for Northampton General Hospital.
Plan your journey
The Traveline journey planner is a great way to work out your journey. You can also find out routes and timetables for buses and trains, and search for your local bus stop.
Plan your journey with Traveline.
Other transport options
You can also travel to hospital by train or taxi.
Last updated 13 November 2023