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Written question asked by Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 6 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Friday, 10 July 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

NHS: Parking

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to extend free parking provision for all NHS staff on NHS sites.

Answer

The National Health Service car parking guidance already requires free parking to be provided for four groups: disabled people; frequent outpatient attenders; parents of sick children staying overnight; and staff working night shifts. Beyond this, NHS organisations decide how they provide parking locally, including whether staff are charged for, based on the local needs of patients, visitors, and staff, as well as environmental factors.

More widely, all NHS trusts are expected to follow the published NHS Car Parking Guidance. This states that car parking charges, where they exist, should be reasonable for the area, with further information available at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nhs-patient-visitor-and-staff-car-parking-principles/nhs-patient-visitor-and-staff-car-parking-principles

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16324
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Staff NHS Parking
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk