Hospital Disabled Parking Charges. - Page 7

WillowTheWhisp · 20-07-2007, 17:57

There may be car park security guards but I haven't noticed any. It's one of those automated barrier things.

Margaret Pilkington · 20-07-2007, 19:24

As I say Willow this was five years ago....they used to have a cabin on site and they would survey the whole of the site with the security cameras.

WillowTheWhisp · 20-07-2007, 19:31

Maybe they have cameras now. I haven't noticed any of those either though, but that could be a good thing.

Margaret Pilkington · 20-07-2007, 19:34

I think they do have cameras, they certainly have them inside the hospital, and they are unobtrusive, so I am sure they are outside too.

WillowTheWhisp · 20-07-2007, 19:47

yes I was thinking, probably there but not noticeable so hopefully more useful to catch somebody if they did do any damage.

Neil · 21-07-2007, 16:28

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Originally Posted by grego

I didn't mention it Neil because getting a space for me when I get there 0830hrs isn't a problem and I haven't heard anyone complaining about spaces

A friend of ours starts at about 9:30am and sometimes has a problem finding a space. I don't agree with staff paying at all.

BERNADETTE · 21-07-2007, 16:53

Free transport is provided for patients who need it, I am speaking from experience as my grandson is a patient at Alder Hey Hospital and was provided with transport both to and from the hospital on many occasions. I am aware that not all hospitals provide this service, but people on low incomes can claim travel expenses back

MargaretR · 21-07-2007, 16:55

My son pays about £8 a week to park at UMIST and regards it as a perk !- -but then there is a big difference between central Manchester and the wild outer reaches of Blackburn.

WillowTheWhisp · 21-07-2007, 20:54

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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

Free transport is provided for patients who need it, I am speaking from experience as my grandson is a patient at Alder Hey Hospital and was provided with transport both to and from the hospital on many occasions. I am aware that not all hospitals provide this service, but people on low incomes can claim travel expenses back

So how do you find out about the transport and how do you go about getting it and is it available to take residents of Accy to The Royal Blackburn for outpatient appointments?

BERNADETTE · 21-07-2007, 21:06

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

So how do you find out about the transport and how do you go about getting it and is it available to take residents of Accy to The Royal Blackburn for outpatient appointments?

You need to ask at your GP they should have a number for transport, you will have to ring and arrange it yourself, hope you find this info. can help you.

BERNADETTE · 21-07-2007, 21:10

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

So how do you find out about the transport and how do you go about getting it and is it available to take residents of Accy to The Royal Blackburn for outpatient appointments?

If you have any probs willow please feel free to PM me and i will try and help Bernadette.

Ianto.W. · 21-07-2007, 22:20

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Originally Posted by Neil

Get a taxi then.

The rest of us have to pay so why should you get to park for free?

I have only just seen this very offensive post, have you got a grudge against me? or are you just a tailor made perfect human being? For your information I am not hard up, and I travel regularly to various hospitals to wit:- Blackpool cardiac/lung unit, Blackburn Royal Oncology Clinic, Accrington Colo Rectal Cinic, Preston Nuclear Medicine Scanner Unit, The only time I require transport help is to Blackpool and Preston, my brother obliges free of charge. The other times I go by taxi at my own expense. I am fortunate it causes me no hardship. The reason for my post was to highlight the plight of the less fortunate, and no I do not own a car now because of my medical condition. I hope sir that satisfies your curiosity.

mothernature · 23-07-2007, 07:51

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

There may be car park security guards but I haven't noticed any. It's one of those automated barrier things.

The car park security guards are based in the main entrance of Blackburn Royal and they patrol the car parks at regular intervals. The hospital security guards are also based in the main entrance. There are cameras based around the grounds. Some of them are the dome type and some are the normal cctv you see dotted around town.

Neil · 23-07-2007, 13:46

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Originally Posted by Ianto.W.

I have only just seen this very offensive post, have you got a grudge against me?

I have nothing against you and I did not mean to cause offense. I just cant understand why some people can park for free while others, including staff have to pay.

Do you think that is unfair or not? I think if it is free for some it should be free for everyone.

Ianto.W. · 23-07-2007, 13:51

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Originally Posted by Neil

I have nothing against you and I did not mean to cause offense. I just cant understand why some people can park for free while others, including staff have to pay.

Do you think that is unfair or not? I think if it is free for some it should be free for everyone.

On this Neil we agree, why punish anyone for having to visit hospital for whatever reason. I do not think anyone goes to hospital for the fun of it.