Commercial Flight Repatriation
MET Medical offers reliable and professional commercial repatriation services from the UK, providing experienced nurses, doctors, and paramedics to ensure patients receive safe and seamless medical care during their journey. Operating primarily from Heathrow, Luton, and Stansted airports, we support both insurance companies and private individuals, managing every aspect of the transfer with clinical expertise and compassionate care. All ground transfers within the UK are delivered in-house using our own fleet of fully equipped ambulances, ensuring consistent quality, reliability, and smooth coordination from start to finish. Through our trusted worldwide network, we can arrange and manage repatriations to and from almost any destination, offering a truly end-to-end service. Whether it’s a planned medical escort or an urgent transfer, MET Medical provides tailored solutions to guarantee safe, efficient, and high-quality medical repatriation.
Commercial Repatriation
MET Medical can tailor our commercial repatriation services to suit individual needs, whether you require a medical escort only or a fully managed end-to-end solution. We can provide experienced nurses, doctors, or paramedics to accompany the patient, along with comprehensive medical equipment to ensure their safety and comfort throughout the journey. For clients who prefer a complete service, our team can manage the entire repatriation process, including ground transfers, flight arrangements, obtaining medical clearance from the airline, and coordinating hospital admissions at the destination. This flexible approach allows insurance companies and private clients to choose the level of support they need, with the reassurance that every stage is handled professionally, efficiently, and with exceptional clinical care.
Road Repatriation
MET Medical provides ground ambulance repatriation across France, Spain, Belgium, and the United Kingdom, offering a safe and comfortable way to return home.
This service can be a cost-effective alternative to air ambulance, ideal for non-urgent transfers over longer distances. Our ambulances are equipped for medical care en route, making them perfect for patients who cannot sit upright for extended periods.
CQC Regulated and CCAT Training
As a UK ground ambulance provider and EMS service, we operate in a highly regulated environment, providing assurance to our international colleagues that staff hold the appropriate qualifications and experience, and our equipment and processes are robust and safe.
Do we have medical equipment?
MET Medical provides a full range of medical equipment to ensure safe and professional patient transfers. Our ambulances and medical escorts are equipped with advanced monitors, defibrillators, emergency medication, and stretchers, enabling us to manage a wide range of clinical needs during transport. Whether it’s a routine journey or a complex medical repatriation, we deliver hospital-level care on the move, giving insurance companies and private clients complete peace of mind.
No Travel Insurance?
MET Medical can assist even if you have no travel insurance, providing clear guidance and support at every stage. We’ll assign you a dedicated clinician who will oversee the entire repatriation, ensuring your medical needs are managed safely and professionally. From arranging travel and equipment to coordinating care, we offer a seamless, compassionate service so you’re never on your own.
Do I need an air ambulance?
Not everyone needs an air ambulance for medical repatriation. On some routes, it’s possible to arrange a stretcher transfer on a commercial flight, which can be a safe and cost-effective option. However, eligibility depends on several factors, including the effects of altitude on certain medical conditions. In most cases, if a patient is not fit to travel on a commercial aircraft, they can still be safely transferred by air ambulance, with full medical support throughout the journey.