Consultation launched into patient transport

A consultation has opened to "drive the future" of the island's patient transport services.

The service is designed to assist people who aren't able to get to a healthcare appointment themselves because of a medical condition, providing transport to and from their home.

The government says the amount of people using this service has risen sharply over the past four years, increasing by over 3,000.

The aim of the consultation is to find out what's causing the rise in demand, who uses the service and why, and what criteria there should be for people who want to use it in the future. 

It's open until February 7 next year and can be found here.