Knowledge Hub — Free Resources
Free guides for NHS commissioners and clinical teams. Written by our clinical governance team to support procurement, compliance and safe commissioning.
All guides are written by the Health Connections clinical governance team and updated regularly to reflect changes in NHS guidance, CQC standards and legislation.
S136 Commissioner Guide
What to look for in a mental health transport provider — clinical standards, response times, crew qualifications and a 12-point evaluation checklist for NHS commissioners.
Mental Health Act Transport Guide
A practical guide to MHA 2007 transport powers for NHS commissioners and transport providers: S135, S136, S2, S3, informal patients and CAMHS-specific provisions.
NEPTS Commissioning Checklist
A 12-point NHS procurement framework for non-emergency patient transport — aligned to NHS Standard Contract requirements and CQC Key Lines of Enquiry.
CQC Compliance Guide
Understanding what CQC registration means for ambulance providers and the essential due diligence steps every commissioner must complete before contracting.
PICU & CAMHS Transport — What to Expect
The clinical and legal requirements for PICU inter-hospital transfers and CAMHS / under-18 mental health transport — crew standards, safeguarding and documentation.
S136 Transport — How It Works
Step-by-step guide to our S136 clinical transport process: referral, 45-minute confirmation, crew deployment, clinical handover and documentation.
Can't find what you need?
Our clinical team can answer specific commissioning and governance questions directly.
📞 Call 0333 300 2960