This page explains the different ways to travel to UCLH if you don’t qualify for patient transport. It also provides advice on financial support available to help with travel costs.
If you’re reading this online and would like a printed copy of any of the resources mentioned on this page, you can:
- visit the UCLH Macmillan Support and Information Service on the ground floor of the Cancer Centre
- ask your CNS
UCLH cannot accept responsibility for information provided by external organisations.
Your healthcare team will tell you if it is safe for you to travel to the hospital by public transport. If you travel this way, use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser or wash your hands when you get to the hospital. You may also choose to wear a facemask.
If you’re on a low income, you may be able to reclaim your travel costs to hospital appointments. Visit the Help with hospital travel costs web page to check if you qualify.
You may also be able to travel for free or at discounted prices if you live in London.
Check if you qualify on the Transport for London (TfL) website.
Visit en.parkopedia.co.uk for parking options near UCLH.
Parking for blue badge holders is available at and around UCLH. There are strict criteria you must meet to get a blue badge and having a cancer diagnosis does not automatically qualify you. To check if you qualify and to apply for a blue badge, visit the government website. Applications take about 12 weeks to process.
If you are on a low income, you may be able to claim for your petrol costs. To check if you qualify, visit the Help with hospital travel costs web page.
You can also reclaim congestion and ULEZ charges if you park at or near UCLH.
The Taxicard scheme offers partly funded taxi travel within London. To qualify, you need to live in London and meet certain health and mobility criteria. Apply through your local council. You can also request an application form by:
- email at taxi.
card @londoncouncils.gov - phone on 020 7934 9791
You may find cheaper taxi fares at your local taxi firms, or through phone apps such as Uber or Bolt. Please note that we can’t take responsibility for the services you receive from these companies.
Some charities offer volunteer transport for hospital appointments. Check:
- Age UK – visit their website or call 0800 055 6112
- Royal Voluntary Service – visit their website or call 0330 555 0310
- charities in your local area
- your local council
Your local council may also provide transport support schemes. Visit their website or call them to see what they offer.
Turn2us
Turn2us is a national charity that can help you to access charitable grants.
Tel: 020 8834 9200
NHS low income scheme
You may qualify if you have less than £16,000 in savings. To find out more, visit the NHS Low Income Scheme web page.
Page last updated: 10 December 2025
Review due: 01 December 2027
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