North Tees Hospital Parking Accessibility Update:
North Tees Hospital Stockton: response to the vlog and review:
Update:
Hospital Parking – Update Following Response 🚗
I recently raised some concerns about disabled access and car parking at the hospital, and I want to thank the team for responding so quickly and taking the time to explain the situation. I really appreciate their help in clarifying things and making adjustments.
Here are the key points from their reply:
1️⃣ Double Charges & Blue Badges
They confirmed that Blue Badge holders should not be charged for parking, as long as an in-date badge and the vehicle registration are provided. Their ANPR system records entry/exit, meaning there’s no need to pay at the machines. They’ve also said they’re happy to discuss further if anyone has experienced double charges.
2️⃣ Accessibility & Distance to Security Office
They acknowledged the West Wing car park layout isn’t ideal and have now introduced new signage with an email contact — so disabled visitors no longer need to walk all the way to the security office. If you do register in person, you also don’t need to return to your car before heading to your appointment.
3️⃣ EV Charging & Disabled Spaces
The EV charging points in disabled bays are specifically for Blue Badge holders only — so non-disabled drivers cannot use them.
🙏 I’m grateful for the hospital’s quick response and the positive changes they’ve put in place. It’s encouraging to see steps being taken to make parking fairer and more accessible for disabled visitors. I’ll continue to keep an eye on how this works in practice, but this is definitely a move in the right direction.
Independent Disability Advocate
#disabilityinclusion #strongertogether #disability #disabilityawareness #disabilitysupport #disabilityrights
