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16
Sept 2020
Harrogate hospital brings back parking charges
Harrogate District Hospital will reintroduce parking charges for staff, patients and visitors from next week.
Parking has been free at the hospital since the first few weeks of the coronavirus lockdown but charges will apply again next Wednesday.
The government has covered the loss of income for trusts.
The hospital said it has been receiving complaints from patients and visitors struggling to find spaces.
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Staff will not be able to park at the top level of the main car park from next week, reverting back to the arrangements before the pandemic.
A spokesperson for Harrogate District Hospital said:
All on-site staff car parks will be available with a permit at the usual monthly rate.
The GMB Union, which has long campaigned for free parking at hospitals, previously said it would be a disgrace to charge hospital staff to park.
Rachel Harrison, GMB national officer, said:
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