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Patient Transport for Family Occasions
So the people who matter can be there on the day.
Private, non-emergency patient transport. In an emergency, call 999.
Patient Transport for Family Occasions with Book An Ambulance
Some journeys aren’t medical at all. A wedding, a christening, a funeral, a last visit home — being there matters, even when travelling is hard. We arrange private transport so the patient can go, and get back safely.
The crew can wait during the event and bring the patient home, or return at a set time. A relative or carer can usually travel with them.
For palliative and end-of-life journeys, we take particular care to find a provider who can plan around the patient’s comfort.
What we can arrange
- Weddings, christenings and celebrations
- Funerals and memorials
- Final wishes and visits home
- Wait-and-return journeys
- Wheelchair and stretcher vehicles
Who it’s for
- Families planning around a loved one’s needs
- Care homes and hospices
- Palliative and end-of-life patients
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.
Family Occasions: common questions
Can you arrange transport for palliative care patients?
Yes.
We can assist with palliative care transfers and understand that palliative care journeys require compassion, dignity and sensitivity.
Common journeys include:
- Hospice admissions
- Transfers between care settings
- Home returns
- Specialist consultations
- Family visits
Our provider crews focus on patient comfort while supporting family members throughout the process.
Can you arrange transport for end-of-life patients?
Yes.
We can help arrange planned transport for patients receiving end-of-life care where appropriate.
These journeys are managed with exceptional care and respect, ensuring comfort and dignity remain the priority at all times.
Every transport arrangement is individually planned according to the patient's clinical and personal needs.
How many escorts can travel?
The number of escorts depends on:
- Vehicle type
- Seating capacity
- Patient requirements
- Equipment being transported
Our booking team can confirm available escort seating when arranging the transport.
Can you wait during an appointment?
In many cases, yes.
Waiting and return services can be arranged depending on:
- Appointment duration
- Vehicle availability
- Location
- Operational requirements
For shorter appointments, retaining the vehicle may be more convenient than arranging separate transport bookings.
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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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