The two NHS trusts in Bristol are delaying the introduction of car parking charges for NHS staff at hospitals, spokespeople have confirmed. This comes after the government announced the free provision would be scrapped from today (Thursday, March 31).
The two Trusts - responsible for Southmead Hospital, the Bristol Royal Infirmary, and Weston General Hospital - both said they are reviewing their approach to staff car parking and therefore would delay the introduction of charges.
The news will be a relief to NHS staff across the city ahead of the unprecedented rise in energy bills and National Insurance payments from April 1, and it follows The Mirror's revelation that Members of Parliament are entitled to free parking at the House of Commons, and that nearly £10k was paid out in constituency parking expenses for MPs and their staff last year.
