Travel

Subsidised air travel for cancer patients from Derry City/Carrickfinn Airports to Dublin Airport.

• Available to medical card holders, and in certain circumstances to non-medical card holders (Co-ordinator’s discretion) from Inishowen
• Spouse/relative/friend may also travel at subsidised rate
• Subsidised rate currently €25.40
• Sponsored by HSE – NW area
• Further information/applications for Inishowen area -

     Mary Nolan (086) 6068757 – 10am-3 p.m. Monday - Friday

• Mary Mc Ginley – Donegal West (074) 9542372 (using Carrickfin airport) Contactable between 10am – 4p.m. Monday –Friday
• Funding for overnight stays/subsistence not covered through above service.

• Bus Service to Dublin for cancer patients

Bus service is available from Letterkenny General Hospital, Lifford and Mc Clay’s Corner, Stranorlar to all hospitals in Dublin. This service to available at subsidised cost to both medical card and non-medical card holders (€12.50 return).

For further information or to book contact Ambulance Control at 071-9851888.

Reimbursement of transport costs to hospital/outpatient appointments (within the HSE-NW area)

Contact your local Community Welfare Officer (CWO) for financial assessment form as there is a means-test involved.

Application should be made prior to visit/appointment.

A letter will be required from your G.P. stating that client requires subsidy due to financial constraints.

If you use a taxi service, your receipt should be retained. Taxi has to be registered cab. 50% cost is reimbursed. ‘Waiting time’ charged by taxi is not reimbursed.

You should retain your notification letter from hospital/outpatients clinic.

You should get above letter stamped by hospital/outpatient’s secretary, confirming your attendance.

Where a family member/friend takes you to your appointment by private car, costs will be reimbursed at rate of €4 per 35 miles.

Disabled Person’s Parking Cards

Cards are available to people living in Ireland with certain disabilities, whether they are drivers or passengers. The card can be used by a disabled person, in any vehicle in which he/she is travelling. The card is valid for 2 years from date of issue and costs €25. You will automatically qualify for a parking card if you hold a Primary Medical Certificate, however, you must still formally apply for the card.

Where to apply

Parking Card Section

The Disabled Drivers Assocation Irish Wheelchair Association

Ballindine , Ballinagappa Road

Clane, Co Mayo

Tel. 094 964054 Co Kildare

Tel. 045 893094