Care closer to home: transport and sustainability

Dr Nadia Audhali, Consultant in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, provides insights into a review of a paediatric transport service following GIRFT recommendations for care closer to home. She discusses the relationship between regional care pathways, ambulance mileage and the distances families travel when children need intensive care. The interview explores findings on transport use, fuel consumption and environmental impact, and how these relate to wider NHS priorities around sustainability and value. Dr Audhali also considers the potential benefit for families, while noting that the study examined travel data rather than directly measuring families' experiences through qualitative interviews.

This interview took place at the PCCS Annual Scientific Meeting 2026 in London.