Parking complaints at John Radcliffe Hospital spark petition

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Residents report severe parking difficulties at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital, with a petition calling for review garnering over 1,500 signatures.

Oxford residents are complaining about parking difficulties at the John Radcliffe Hospital following an online petition that has gained over 1,500 signatures. Councillor David Henwood started the petition, which calls for a review of parking and the potential construction of a multi-storey car park. The health trust, city and county councils are asked to address the issue.

Residents have described the impact of parking shortages on their ability to access care. One woman reported spending 45 minutes queuing for a parking space when her father was admitted to hospital by emergency transport. Another described taking a park and ride service from Oxford Parkway despite being partially disabled, as it was easier than attempting to park at the hospital, turning a 40-minute appointment into a four-hour ordeal. Residents describe the parking difficulties as placing undue hardship on people at their most vulnerable times.

How it is being reported

• Residents miss births and deaths due to 'greedy' hospital parking systemResidents have shared their experiences trying to park at an Oxfordshire hospital, after an online petition has garnered over 1,500 signatures.Oxfordshire Guardian · 17 Oct, 05:00
• Residents miss births and deaths due to 'greedy' hospital parking systemResidents have shared their experiences trying to park at an Oxfordshire hospital, after an online petition has garnered over 1,500 signatures.Oxford Mail · 17 Oct, 05:00

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