NEW on-site accommodation is now available to vulnerable patients and carers travelling far from home for medical treatment at Sydney's Royal North Shore Hospital.
The purpose-built facility, on the hospital grounds within the Douglas Building, supported 37 families during its first month of operation.
The secure facility features 18 spacious rooms with individual bathrooms and a mix of one and two beds, kitchenette facilities, lounge, dining and common areas.
The short-term accommodation service will support rural and regional patients travelling long distances to access specialist medical care, including some cancer services, only available at Royal North Shore.
NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner said priority for the new accommodation would be given to regional patients and carers, with particular emphasis on those experiencing a medical crisis.
Under the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme, eligible patients and carers accessing the accommodation will not face out-of-pocket costs.
More details on the patient and carer accommodation here
