NHS trust may use Uber taxis to transfer non-emergency patients

Firm behind deal with Barts in London says it will include cancer and dementia patients and could reduce bed-blocking

Uber taxis could soon be used to transfer non-emergency patients with illnesses ranging from cancer to dementia back and forth from NHS hospitals in a deal that could play a part in "cracking down" on bedblocking, according to the social care company behind it.

The agreement with Barts health NHS trust in London will allow patients to use Uber for journeys including hospital appointments, the care service startup Cera said.