NHS Hospitals Parking 2025-07-22
2025-07-22
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Parking provision at Eastbourne District General Hospital is inadequate, with full car parks forcing patients to park far away and crumbling facilities. Lower-banded NHS staff face a near doubling of car parking charges.
What steps his Department is taking to improve car parking provision at NHS hospitals, given the poor condition at Eastbourne DGH where car parks are often full and lower-banded staff now face increased charges?
The Department has published guidance that trusts are expected to follow to manage car-parking spaces. Responsibility lies with individual trusts and provision must be managed alongside existing policy, providing free parking for those in greatest need.
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Providing specific support or funding for upgrading Eastbourne DGH car parks without expecting NHS staff to cover costs.
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University hospital Coventry and Warwickshire suffers from poor car parking facilities, causing additional stress for patients with mobility issues or suffering strokes or heart attacks.
What support will the Minister provide to upgrade car parking facilities at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, given the current stress and lack of provision?
I recognise the stress caused by trying to get patients to hospital, particularly if they have mobility problems. I commend hospitals with good active travel plans and suggest hearing more from the trust about provision for constituents.
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Meeting MPs to discuss car parking crisis specifically at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire.
Suggesting Discussions But Not Committing To Meetings
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