Parking charges at Craigavon Hospital rocket by up to 50% for the first hour as Trust also hikes parking charges at Daisy Hill Hospital
Parking charges for stays of up to an hour at Craigavon Area Hospital have increased by 50%, under revised tariffs announced by the Southern Health and Social Care Trust.
Patients and visitors using the hospital’s paid car parks now face a £1.50 charge for the first hour, compared with the previously published £1 tariff.
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The cost of parking for between one and two hours has increased from £1.80 to £2.40, a rise of 33.3%, while a two-to-three-hour stay has risen from £2.60 to £3 — an increase of 15.4%.
The Trust’s update, dated November 9, covers parking charges at both Craigavon and Daisy Hill hospitals.
It said the changes bring charges into line with hospitals across the region, responding to ‘inflation and covering operational costs’.
The Trust said the majority of parking at its hospitals remains free, with charges applying to car parks closer to the main hospital buildings.
However, some longer stays will cost less under the revised tariff.
Parking for between three and four hours has fallen from £3.40 to £3, while the charge for six to eight hours has reduced from £5.60 to £5.40.
Charges remain unchanged at £4 for four to five hours, £4.80 for five to six hours and £6.40 for eight to 24 hours.
Exemptions continue to apply for some patients and visitors.
Patients with specific conditions, who are required to attend the hospital on a regular basis, shall during their period of treatment be entitled to free parking on site. Free car parking can be issued to anyone who meets the eligibility criteria.