University Hospitals Tees, the partnership of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is announcing an increase in some parking charges from Monday 2 June.
Steve Taylor, group director of estates said: “We understand this is not welcome news, but we have kept the increase as low as possible.
“It’s not feasible to provide free parking for all as the costs of maintaining our car parks cannot be covered by our operating budget.
“Charging for parking ensures only those who need to visit our hospitals use a parking space and ensures a swift turnover of spaces.
We would like to reassure all our patients and visitors that the income from car parking is used to maintain our car parks including the costs of repairs and maintenance, lighting and electricity, grounds and gritting and security, all of which helps us to retain our ‘Park Mark’ Safer Parking Scheme accreditation.
“Any surplus money is diverted into patient care to support the delivery of front-line services.”
Tariffs from Monday 2 June 2024
University Hospitals Tees will continue to offer free parking for
The initial 20-minutes – an option which is highly valued by families dropping off or picking up their loved ones from hospital.
Blue badge holders
Frequent outpatient attendees, which includes patients who are receiving chemotherapy and renal dialysis
The parents of sick children admitted to hospital (overnight only from 7.30pm to 8am)
From Monday 2 June, the following tariffs will apply to The James Cook University Hospital, the University Hospital of North Tees and the University Hospital of Hartlepool.
- Up-to 20 minutes – free
- 20 minutes to 2 hours – £3.60
- 2 to 4 hours – £4.60
- 4 to 12 hours – £6.60
- up to 24 hours – £8
- Seven day permit – £10
The car park on Hardwick Road, opposite the University Hospital of North Tees, will not increase its tariff and will continue to offer the first 20 minutes for free, thereafter charging just £2.50 for up to 14 hours.
The following tariffs will apply at Peterlee Community Hospital and the Friarage from Monday 2 June.
- Up-to 20 minutes – free
- 20 minutes to 2 hours – £2.50
- 2 to 4 hours – £4
- up to 24 hours – £5
- Seven day permit – £10
The tariffs at the Friarage and Peterlee Community Hospital reflects that most patients usually visit for shorter appointments.