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Patient buggy

Thanks to the amazing support from the League of Friends, we're delighted to introduce two brand-new enclosed buggies - Hopper and Swifty - ready to make getting around the hospital site easier and more comfortable than ever!

Exterior image of enclosed patient buggy outside the main entrance of the hospital
One of two new patient buggies in use at The QEH

Why ride the buggy?

Whether you're heading to an appointment or visiting loved ones, these buggies are here to make your journey stress free:

  • Fully enclosed with doors for added safety and warmth
  • A handy pull-out step for getting on and off
  • In-cab heaters for winter and air conditioning for the summer months
  • Music on the move with a built-in stereo
  • Space for mobility aids
Interior image of the patient buggy showing available seating
Interior image of one of the patient buggies

Where does it go?

Hopper and Swifty take a full loop of the hospital site, stopping at key locations along the way:

  • Community Diagnostic Centre
  • Emerson Unit
  • Arthur Levin Day Surgery Unit
  • Endoscopy Unit
  • Main entrance
  • West Wing
  • Sandringham Unit
  • Breast Unit
  • Macmillan Centre
  • Discharge Lounge

Route map