Evidenced Outcome

Cost efficiencies compared to outsourcing transportation

Evidence point

Using a hospital transport unit fee and local Shropshire Council hackney carriage fare as benchmarks, the project is estimated to have generated savings of £86,379.98.

Based on volunteer discharge driver activity between 9 May – 31 October 2025 from Royal Shrewsbury and Princess Royal Hospitals. Hospital transport fees were costed per unit at £180.00. The calculation included the transport of patients only. For non-patient journeys, calculations were based upon Shropshire Council hackney carriage fares.

Primary beneficiary

Organisation

Partner organisation

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Volunteering role / intervention

Discharge Drivers

Evidence strength

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Compelling

Produced

December 2025

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust - Discharge Drivers - Evaluation Report - November 2025