Parking at hospitals

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Parking at hospitals

A car in front of a hospital

You usually have to pay if you park at a hospital.

A man looking at his phone, a hand with coins in and a bank card.

You might be able to pay with:

  • coins
  • a debit or credit card
  • an app on your phone.
A man searching for a webpage on a laptop sitting at a desk

You might be able to find out the prices on the hospital's website .

Some cars in a line and a sign that has a P and rules on it.

There will be signs in the car park about who has to pay and how much you have to pay.

A woman in a car with a green arrow pointing towards a hospital.

You might have to pay when you arrive at the hospital.

A woman in a car in front of a hospital and a red arrow pointing away from the hospital.

You might have to pay when you leave the hospital.

A diary page with the days of the week, a Blue Badge and a woman helping a woman with a walking frame.

You might be able to pay less or park for free if you:

  • are visiting someone for several days
  • are a carer
  • have a Blue Badge.
a book with Rules written on the front, with a green tick and red cross below

Every hospital has different rules about paying for parking.

A computer with the word welcome on the screen and a parking sign with a rule book on it.

To find out the rules about parking at your hospital:

  • look on your hospital's website
  • read the parking signs at your hospital.
A woman sitting behind a desk and 2 people on the other side of it.

If you can not find the information about parking at your hospital, ask someone at the reception.

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How to get help

You can get help and advice about money and energy on our website at https://www.mencap.org.uk/help-and-advice/money-and-benefits/how-save-money

A lady thinking about money and looking worried.

If you are worried about money or paying your bills, contact our  Learning Disability  Helpline:

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  • call us Monday to Friday on 0808 808 1111 
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First published 10/11/2025

Last updated 10/11/2025

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