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Why Pre-Book Your Taxi for Hospital Appointments

Why it pays to pre-book a taxi for hospital appointments from Sheppey: parking at hospitals, appointment times, and getting home after treatment.

3 min read17 October 2026Hospital & appointments

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Missing a hospital appointment can mean weeks of waiting for another. Pre-booking your taxi is one less thing to worry about.

Why pre-book

  • Hospital car parks are often full and charge by the hour
  • You may not be able to drive after some treatments
  • Early appointments clash with the school run and rush hour
  • You arrive calm, on time and at the right entrance

Journey times to Medway Maritime

  • Minster-on-Sea: about 18.2 miles, typically 30 min
  • Eastchurch: about 20.1 miles, typically 30 min
  • Leysdown-on-Sea: about 23.5 miles, typically 35 min
  • Sheerness: about 19.5 miles, typically 30 min

On the island

Sheppey Community Hospital is closer, about 3.8 miles from Eastchurch. See Sheppey Community Hospital by taxi.

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How far ahead should I book?

As soon as you have your appointment time. Early morning slots are especially worth booking ahead.

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