| TRUST RE-INSTATES ONE-HOUR PARKING | |
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| Hello to all from Mick Pilling; I have just received this Media Information from Communications Manager Gilly Collinson. It seems all the Campaigning by the Save/Support Bridlington Hospital Campaign Group as paid off; the peaceful protests held at Bridlington & District Hospital on Friday 21st January 2005; the 6,000 leaflet distribution; the involving of TV; Radio & Media as done the trick....People Power wins the day...once more we firmly believe. We are very please to say the least and respect the Trust for taking on board the peoples requests. Kindest regards Mick Pilling (Chairman) Save/Support Bridlington Hospital Campaign MEDIA INFORMATION From Scarborough and North East Yorkshire Healthcare NHS Trust 9/2/05 TRUST REINSTATES ONE-HOUR PARKING Following discussions with local organisations, the Trust is re-introducing a one-hour parking charge at both its hospitals. Said Chief Executive Alison Guy, “We've had some really constructive discussions with the Patient Forum and with PAGER, and some sensible suggestions from the West Hill Residents Association in Bridlington. The principal concern was the same – that, for those who only need to attend the Hospital for a short time, the four hour minimum charge was not appropriate. We have listened to their reasoning, and as a result we are introducing a charge of £1 for the first hour.” The Trust is completely reviewing its Parking Policy at present, and is in the process of seeking the views of a wide range of people and organisations. This in turn will form part of the Trust's Green Transport Policy, which demonstrates its commitment to energy conservation and environmental responsibility, as required under government regulations. There will also be careful consideration of the ‘exclusions' to the parking charges, which determine who can receive free parking permits for frequent visits, whether as a patient or visitor. |
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