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By public transport
Getting_hospital_cancer_blood_condition_EasyRead_2.png Your doctor or nurse will tell you if it’s safe for you to travel to the hospital by bus, train or tube
Getting_hospital_cancer_blood_condition_EasyRead_3.png If you do travel to us by public transport, use a hand wash which has alcohol in it, or wash your hands when you get to the hospital
Getting_hospital_cancer_blood_condition_EasyRead_4.png You could also wear a facemask
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You may be able to travel for free or at low cost if you live in London and you

  • are 60 years old or older
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  • have a disability
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  • are a student
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  • are a veteran

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For more information visit the Transport for London website at

Transport for London
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By car
Getting_hospital_cancer_blood_condition_EasyRead_12.png To find out where you can park your car around UCLH, visit the Parkopedia website
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Getting_hospital_cancer_blood_condition_EasyRead_14.png There is parking for blue badge holders at and around UCLH – if you don’t have a blue badge, check if you could get one online
Getting_hospital_cancer_blood_condition_EasyRead_10.png Apply for a blue badge
Getting_hospital_cancer_blood_condition_EasyRead_15.png Having cancer on its own is not a reason to be given a blue badge
Getting_hospital_cancer_blood_condition_EasyRead_16.png Applications for a blue badge can take up to 12 weeks to go through
Getting_hospital_cancer_blood_condition_EasyRead_17.png If you are on a low income, you can claim for your petrol costs
Getting_hospital_cancer_blood_condition_EasyRead_18.png You can get a refund of congestion and ULEZ charges if you park near the hospital
Getting_hospital_cancer_blood_condition_EasyRead_10.png You can find more information about this online
Getting_hospital_cancer_blood_condition_EasyRead_19.png Reclaiming the congestion charge
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and

Reclaiming the ULEZ charge
Getting_hospital_cancer_blood_condition_EasyRead_21.png You can ask for printed copies of these leaflets at the Macmillan Support and Information Service on the ground floor of the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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By Taxi
Getting_hospital_cancer_blood_condition_EasyRead_23.png The taxi card scheme may be able to help you if you live in London
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You can find out if you are eligible for a taxi card and apply though your local council online

London Councils Taxicard
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or by email

taxi.card@londoncouncils.gov
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or by phone

020 79 34 97 91
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By charity services
Getting_hospital_cancer_blood_conditon_EasyRead_26.png Some charities and local councils offer volunteer services to get you to hospital appointments
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see what there is in your area
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You can phone Age UK on

0800 055 6112
Getting_hospital_cancer_blood_conditon_EasyRead_27.png You can also contact the Royal Voluntary Service
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You can phone the Royal Voluntary Service on

0330 555 0310
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Financial support for travel
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Macmillan Grant

This is a one-off payment of £200 for anyone who has a cancer diagnosis
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You can qualify if you have

  • savings of less than £1,000 per household
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  • a weekly income of £323 or less for a household of 1 person
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  • or a weekly income of £442 or less for a household of 2 or more people
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Turn2us
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Turn2us is a national charity that can help you find
charitable grants

You can call them on

020 88 34 92 00
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You can also visit their website

Turn2us
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NHS low income scheme
Getting_hospital_cancer_blood_conditon_EasyRead_35.png You may be entitled to the NHS low income scheme if you have less that £16,000 in savings

Getting to hospital if you have cancer or a blood condition easy read

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Printing of this document is only valid on the day printed, please refer to the website for most up to date information:

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/patient-information-pages/getting-hospital-if-you-have-cancer-or-blood-condition-easy-read

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Page last updated: 15 January 2026

Review due: 30 November 2027