English hospitals criticised for parking charges

The video discusses the significant revenue generated from hospital parking charges across the UK, highlighting the Royal Surry County Hospital and the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust as major earners. It addresses the financial burden on regular visitors, especially the disabled and vulnerable, and debates whether these charges are justified or a tax on the sick. Some hospitals defend the fees as necessary for maintenance and patient care, while critics argue they unfairly penalize those in need.

Which hospital is noted as the most expensive for a one-hour parking stay?

• Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust

• Royal Surry County Hospital

• Queen Elizabeth Hospital

• St. Mary's Hospital

How much did the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust earn from parking charges?

• £2.5 million

• £5 million

• £4.865 million

• £3 million

What percentage of trusts charge disabled people for parking?

• 100%

• 50%

• 25%

• 75%

What is one argument against hospital parking charges?

• They help maintain the hospital facilities

• They are a necessary revenue source

• They are a tax on the sick and elderly

• They reduce traffic congestion

What do some hospitals claim about the revenue from parking charges?

• It is donated to charity

• It is invested in new equipment

• It is used for staff bonuses

• It goes back into maintaining the car park and patient care