Darlington Hospital Car Park Review Still Ongoing After Three Months

People complained about parking at Darlington Hospital. One woman missed her grandma’s passing because she couldn’t find a parking space. The car park was too small, people said before, and it often stayed full. There were not enough disabled parking spots, and broken ticket machines were another issue. People parked on nearby streets, which bothered local residents a lot.

The NHS Trust knows about the concerns and is checking parking at two hospitals, Darlington and Durham. The parking review started three months ago. However, there is still no update with results.

A woman spoke about her parking problems, as she wanted to see her dying grandma. She drove around for 45 minutes searching, and the ticket machine gave her issues too. She reached the ward ten minutes too late; her grandma died without her there. She feared a parking ticket and did not dare to leave.

The woman hopes the hospital fixes the parking situation, as it’s bad during visits. But final moments with loved ones were even worse, and she didn’t know it would be her last chance.

The NHS Trust understands the parking concerns and listens to patients and visitors alike. Synchronicity Care Limited helps with the review, aiming to improve things for everyone. The review covers both Darlington and Durham hospitals. The Trust wants visitors to use travel options and improve parking for everyone who visits them.