RCN Wales: Decision is good news for patients
Tuesday, 04 Mar 2008 10:51
The announcement that car parking charges at NHS hospitals in Wales are to be scrapped has been described as "good news" by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in Wales.
Health minister Edwina Hart said patients, staff and visitors would be able to park for free at almost every NHS hospital in Wales by the end of 2011.
RCN Wales director Tina Donnelly commented: "RCN Wales welcomes this pioneering announcement on car parking reforms from the Welsh assembly government.
"This is good news for patients, hospital visitors and our members alike who are often financially burdened by the costs of parking.
"Our members are taxed daily by these charges in the course of carrying out their duties and delivering care to patients; this will help to alleviate that issue."