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Bariatric Patient Transport
Safe, dignified transport with the right vehicle, equipment and crew.
Private, non-emergency patient transport. In an emergency, call 999.
Bariatric Patient Transport with Book An Ambulance
Bariatric journeys need planning: a vehicle with the right weight rating, wider wheelchairs or stretchers, and enough crew to move the patient safely. We find providers in our network with bariatric vehicles and equipment.
Give us the patient’s approximate weight and tell us about access at both ends — stairs, lifts, doorways. That decides the equipment and crew, and it means the quote you receive is one the provider can stand behind.
Notice helps, because bariatric vehicles are fewer. If it’s urgent, tell us and we’ll do what we can.
What we can arrange
- Bariatric wheelchairs and stretchers
- Larger vehicles with higher weight ratings
- Extra crew for safe moving and handling
- Moving and handling equipment for access
- Discharges, transfers and appointments
Who it’s for
- Patients above standard equipment weight limits
- Hospital discharge teams and care homes
- Families planning a move or appointment
Who it’s for
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Tell us about the journey
Where from, where to, when, and how the patient moves about. It takes a few minutes, at any time of day.
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We source your quote
We put the journey to providers in our network and send you a quote before you commit to anything.
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Accept and relax
Accept and pay online. Your journey coordinator confirms the crew and vehicle and keeps you updated.
Bariatric Transport: common questions
Can you arrange transport for bariatric patients?
Yes.
We can arrange specialist bariatric patient transport for individuals who require enhanced safety measures, larger vehicles, specialist equipment or additional personnel.
Bariatric transport may include:
- Wide wheelchairs
- Bariatric stretchers
- Additional securing systems
- Multiple crew members
- Larger access arrangements
Each booking is carefully planned to ensure safe and dignified transport.
Do you provide quotations for bariatric equipment transfers?
Yes.
Where required, specialist bariatric equipment can be arranged, including:
- Bariatric wheelchairs
- Bariatric stretchers
- Larger transport vehicles
- Specialist restraint systems
- Enhanced moving and handling equipment
Advance notice helps ensure the correct resources are allocated.
Can you help arrange patients down stairs?
In some circumstances, yes.
The ability to assist with stair access depends upon:
- Patient weight
- Mobility
- Clinical condition
- Stair configuration
- Available equipment
- Crew resources
A risk assessment is always conducted to ensure the safety of both the patient and staff.
How much notice do you need?
Where possible, we recommend providing at least 24 to 48 hours' notice.
However, we can often accommodate:
- Same-day requests
- Next-day bookings
- Urgent hospital discharges
- Unexpected appointment changes
Early booking provides greater vehicle availability and scheduling flexibility. If the designated provider cannot accommodate a change of journey detail the team at Book An Ambulance will find another one.
You may also need
- Stretcher Transport For patients who need to lie down for the journey. Learn more
- Wheelchair Accessible Transport Travel in your own wheelchair, with a crew to help from door to door. Learn more
- Hospital Discharge Transport Getting home, or to the next ward, without waiting days for a bed-to-door journey. Learn more
Trusted by patients, families & care professionals
Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google as Vecta Healthcare, the company behind Book An Ambulance.
“We used Vecta Healthcare to bring my 93 year old father in law from Scotland to Stockport. Right from the start Ian was very responsive. He answered questions and was clear and very helpful. When we were let down the day before the move he quickly found another company and crew. The crew were really good. They really took care of him. 10/10 to all 3 of them.”
“My husband had an important appointment at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and needed to travel from his rehabilitation centre in Northamptonshire to London. The usual patient transport could not guarantee arrival on time for his appointment, so I approached Vecta Healthcare. They responded straight away arranged everything in a professional, friendly and client-focused way. My husband’s travel to London and his return journey both went smoothly. Due to unforeseen circumstances his hospital discharge date and time have changed but Vecta Healthcare staff were great in managing this change, communicating and reassuring me when I was in a bit of a panic. The ambulance crews were fantastic. We made to the hospital on time and safely and timely back to my husband’s rehabilitation centre. Great service, well worth it. We would definitely use again and highly recommend.”
“Can't fault this friendly, efficient and compassionate service”
“Wonderful caring service. I would definitely use again if I needed a private ambulance service.”
“At an extremely stressful time for our family Vecta arranged a private ambulance for my bed bound father with very little notice. The communication was excellent, costs clear and value for a very skilled job the crew did with the steps and narrow door ways. More than this though- every member of the team- by phone, for payment, the crew- showed so much compassion for us all. Can’t recommend enough.”
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