From 1st June 2019, the non-emergency patient transport service in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire will be provided by E-zec Medical Transport Services.
E-zec Medical Transport Services is a family-run company, focused on delivering high quality, safe, effective transportation for patients to and from a healthcare setting.
Arriva Transport Solutions Ltd will continue to provide the non-emergency patient transport service until their contract ends on 31st May 2019.
Andy Wickenden, Commercial Director at E-zec Medical Transport Services said: “We are proud to have been selected as the preferred provider for non-emergency patient transport services across BaNES, Swindon, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.
“We are working closely together with the Clinical Commissioning Groups as we begin our preparations for a seamless handover and countdown to our service starting on 1 June 2019.”
Mark Harris, Chief Operating Officer, Wiltshire CCG said: “We are delighted to be working with E-zec to deliver a non-emergency patient transport service for patients across BaNES, Swindon, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.
“Ensuring patients have a great experience when using the service is our priority, and we have carefully designed the contract with E-zec to provide this.”
E-zec delivers services across the UK and currently provides non-emergency patient transport services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
The company expects to complete around 180,000 patient journeys each year across B&NES, Gloucester, Swindon and Wiltshire.
The Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) provides ambulance transport for patients who require it in special circumstances and due to medical need. For example, patients may require medical assistance during the journey, which means public transport, is not an option for them.
