If you are travelling to an appointment or visiting by car, please allow extra time to park, as spaces fill up quickly during peak times.
Public car parking
We have 632 public parking spaces at the hospital.
The car parks have CCTV and security staff patrol regularly. There are also spaces dedicated for disabled drivers.
Accessibility & Travel Information
Click here for accessibility information and directions for visiting the Car Park . This page also includes printable guides for your convenience.
Public car park near Gawber Road entrance (Car Park 3)
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- Access by main hospital entrance on Gawber Road
- Over 130 spaces
- Accessible parking
- Pay-on-foot machine near entrance
- Free for the first 15 minutes
Pogmoor Road/Helensburgh Close car park (Car Park 2)
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- Access from Pogmoor Road, near Summer Lane
- Over 280 spaces
- Accessible parking
- Pay-on-foot machine near entrance
- No free period
- Currently assigned for hospital staff only
Public car park near Pogmoor Road entrance (Car Park 1)
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- Access from Pogmoor Road
- Over 100 spaces
- Accessible parking
- Pay-on-foot machine near entrance
- Free for the first 15 minutes
Parking charges
We regret we have to charge for parking at all, but the cost of security and maintenance for our car parks means we have to make a modest charge so we don’t divert money away from patient care.
The hospital operates a pay-on-foot system, which means you need to pay at a pay station before returning to your car to exit the car park. There are pay stations located in each of the public car parks, and one near the main hospital reception. These pay stations take coins and notes and will give change.
- 0-15 minutes FREE
- 0-1 Hour, £1.30
- 1-2 Hours, £2.80
- 2-4 Hours, £4.10
- 4-24 Hours, £6.90
- Weekly charge £10.00
Parking concessions
Disabled patients and visitors with a valid Blue Badge receive free parking for the duration of their attendance at, or visit to, the hospital.
How to claim free parking using your Blue Badge
- Before driving to the exit take your blue badge and your parking ticket to the car park pay machine.
- Insert your ticket and the balance to pay will be displayed on the screen.
- Place the barcode on your Blue Badge in the ‘Receipt’ face-up. This will change the amount due to £0.00.
- Take your car parking ticket and use it to exit the car park.
If you require any further assistance please see the Security Team (located at Main Reception), or call 01226 431837.
A parent or guardian of a child or young person, under 18 years of age, who is admitted as an inpatient at hospital overnight will also receive free parking for the duration of their stay, limited to 1 vehicle while visiting their child.
Parking will be provided free to all outpatients who attend hospital for an appointment at least 3 times within a month and for an overall period of at least 3 consecutive months (i.e. a minimum of 9 attendances). A ‘month’ is defined as a period of 30 days. Valid car parking receipts will be required for any claims which are made through our Cashier’s office.
Please be aware you cannot claim for parking costs as a frequent outpatient attender if you claim already claim them as part of the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS) for receiving any of these benefits or allowances:
- Income Support
- income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Working Tax Credit (WTC) with Child Tax Credit (CTC)
- WTC with a disability element or a severe disability element
- CTC but you’re not eligible for WTC
- Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
- Universal Credit and meet the criteria
Claiming twice will be treated as NHS fraud
What if I have a problem?
If you have any questions or concerns about car parking whilst on site, please visit our security office which is located near the main hospital entrance. Alternatively you can speak to security from any barrier or Pay station via the Intercom button.
All Barriers and Pay Stations are fully accessible and comply with DDA, we also have a limited number of spaces that we can reserve for you if you have special needs. If you feel this applies to you, please contact Security on 01226 434948.
Accessibility & Travel Information
Click here for accessibility information and directions for visiting the Car Park Office/Security. This page also includes printable guides for your convenience.
