End parking charges in the NHS

STUC: by Kate Ramsden

The STUC pledged to continue the campaign for safe, adequate and affordable car parking at NHS hospitals.

UNISON’s Katrina Murray said that parking charges are not in the interests of either staff or patients. “Where is it in the best interests of patients that staff have to leave outpatient clinics to move their cars rather than risk a £40 fine?” she asked.

“Imagine sitting in a busy A&E whilst a loved one is waiting for treatment, X-rays, tests etc. till you hit the 4 hour mark and face a £40 fine.”

She called on affiliates to support Paul Martin’s Bill to end parking charges in the NHS and to keep the NHS car parks safe for patients, visitors and staff alike. ..More on STUC pages

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