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Thank you for taking the time to read this information about travelling to Sheffield Children’s sites.
To support our new Sustainable Travel Plan (STP) for 2022-2025, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact from travel and making it easier for everyone to access our sites across Sheffield for years to come.
There are lots of different ways to travel to our sites, including public transport, cycling and walking. It might be possible for you to attend your appointment virtually and prevent having to travel at all, just ask the person booking your appointment for more details.
We provide clinics and services on several sites so check your appointment letter for the address of the site you need to visit. View full address details for all sites.
From Monday 27 February 2023, Sheffield City Council will be introducing a clean air zone over the inner ring road and city centre. You can view the map on their website.
This means that non-compliant vehicles will be charged, so check online to find out if your vehicle will be charged or if you’re eligible for an exemption.
Please note however that this is only affecting business vehicles at this time, not private cars or motorbikes.
If you or your business is based in Sheffield or Rotherham and runs LGVs then you could be eligible to apply for a temporary exemption until 5 June 2023. If you own a Hackney Carriage taxi licensed with Sheffield City Council you will not be charged until 5 June 2023 – the exemption will be set up automatically.
There’s lots of information available on our website about video appointments, where you can have an appointment in the comfort of your own home.
Video calls are not the answer for every appointment, but it may be the right choice for your situation. Please remember that the patient must be present and available for the appointment!
Did you know that you may be able to claim back travel expenses on journeys to and from the hospital when escorting your child?
Public transport is the best way to travel to Sheffield Children’s Hospital on Western Bank. We are well served by a number of bus services and close to the tram route.
If you need to reach a site that isn’t covered on this page, take a look at our website for maps and locations.
If you live close enough, walking is a great way to get to appointments if this suits your situation and need – it can be as gentle or high powered as you like!
Find out more about the benefits of walking through the Walking for Health NHS website.
Sheffield is well known as a green city for our parks and trees, but it would be great if we can become a green city for our travel too! Cycling is a fantastic way to quickly get around if you live too far away from our sites to walk.
The Sheffield City Council website is a great resource for local route planning. There are also lots of well-established cycling groups across the county who will be able to offer advice on the best routes to take.
Cycle parking is available at our sites for patients, families, carers and visitors to use, just make sure you bring along a suitable lock.
Sheffield City Council offer cycling stands, lockers and pumps across the city centre – take a look at their location map for details.
If you need some specific advice on route planning, here’s some useful websites and apps:
BetterPoints Sheffield lets you earn rewards and win prizes for walking, wheeling, cycling and using public transport.
Download the free BetterPoints app and register with a Sheffield postcode or enter the code bpshefooa if you live outside the city.
You can spend the points you earn on Sheffield City Centre Gift Cards, at The Wave Cafe, or donate them to The Children’s Hospital Charity.
Park and Ride gives you a safe, stress free and convenient way to travel in Sheffield. Here are just a few of the reasons to give Park and Ride a go:
If you need to drive to our sites, take a look at our parking page for further details.
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