NECTAR covers the North East and Cumbria Region, if a patient requires specialist services nationwide, we will try and facilitate this. We provide advice and decision-making support for all referrals.
The NECTAR team is made up of trained professionals who provide care for both children and adults requiring transfer. The team is made up of a wide range of professionals this could include: emergency response driver, Shift Coordinator, Transport consultant (Paediatric and Adult), Transport Registrar (Adult and paediatric), Transport Practitioner, Transport Trainee practitioner and administration staff.
Types of transfers
Acute transfer
This will involve a conference call with a transport consultant, transport practitioner and potentially other professionals involved in the patients care. They will provide support and advice and make a decision on transfer requirements.
Non acute transfers
This is led by a Transport Practitioner with telephone support from the shift coordinator and consultant. The practitioners come from a nursing and ODP background and receive extensive training. These transfers are assessed using a robust triage tool.
