Hospitals and clinics require a responsible escort after sedation. We're that escort — Garda-vetted, insured, calm, and present at the ward when you wake up. €100, anywhere in Dublin.
Almost every colonoscopy in Ireland is performed under sedation — usually a combination of midazolam (a benzodiazepine) and fentanyl (a short-acting opioid). The drugs wear off enough for you to feel "fine" within 30-60 minutes. But the cognitive effects, judgement impairment, and risk of delayed sedation can persist for the rest of the day, and beyond.
That's why every Irish endoscopy unit — public and private — will refuse to discharge you unless you have a named responsible adult escort. Not a taxi. Not a friend on the phone. A specific person who turns up to collect you, takes responsibility for you, and stays with you until you're safely home and settled.
For most patients, that escort is a family member. But if no family is available, the procedure typically gets cancelled or rescheduled on the day — losing your slot, costing you another month of waiting, costing the system the appointment.
Here2Help solves that. We are that named responsible adult.
Companion arrives at the endoscopy unit or day ward at your expected discharge time, identifies at the nurses' station, and presents as your named escort for hospital records.
Companion takes the discharge instructions, prescription notes, follow-up appointment details, and any post-procedure advice from the nursing team.
No queue at the rank, no Free Now waiting. Your companion drives you directly home in their own vehicle, smoothly and at your pace.
Inside the door, kettle on, comfortable chair, fluids and a plain snack ready. Companion stays at least 30 minutes to make sure you're stable and oriented before leaving.
We provide colonoscopy escort transport from every major Irish endoscopy unit, with same-day availability in Dublin and most major cities:
Booked your procedure at a clinic not listed above? Email us — we're almost certainly able to cover it.
Live alone? Add 2 hours of post-sedation observation for €60 extra — companion stays until you're fully alert and steady. Recommended if you don't have anyone at home to keep an eye on you.
Most colonoscopies are scheduled 2-6 weeks ahead — book as soon as you have your appointment letter. Same-day bookings are usually possible in Dublin if you forgot, but please email us with "URGENT" in the subject as soon as you realise.
Yes. Every Irish endoscopy unit we've worked with accepts a paid private escort, provided the patient has given consent and the escort is named on the discharge paperwork. Mention "Here2Help discharge companion" when you confirm your procedure and we'll provide our company details for hospital records.
Endoscopy delays are common. The first 90 minutes of delay is included in the €100 base price. Beyond that, waiting time is billed at €30/hour. We never leave you waiting alone — once your companion has arrived at the ward, they stay until you're discharged.
Yes — every Here2Help companion is briefed on post-sedation care before the booking. They know what's normal (mild grogginess, gas, mild cramping, tiredness) and what to watch for (heavy bleeding, severe pain, breathing difficulty, sustained dizziness). They have our on-call number for anything concerning.