Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) parking system in place at Sherwood Forest Hospitals’ Newark Hospital, King’s Mill Hospital, and Mansfield Community Hospital
New parking measures and prices are set to be brought in at Sherwood Forest Hospitals this week.
A new Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) visitor parking system will be in place at King’s Mill Hospital and Mansfield Community Hospital from Thursday (November 14), and at Newark Hospital on Friday (November 15).
Vehicle registration plates are scanned by camera on arrival and payment is made before leaving the car park, with no physical ticket is provided, in a bid to help improve flow in and out of car parks.
Payment machines at all three hospitals will take cash, card, and contactless payments, and people will also have the option to pay via the Trust app.
The pricing structure has changed to bring visitor parking charges in line with other Trusts in the region and includes a free 30-minute drop-off period, an increase from 15 minutes.
The visitor parking charges at all three hospital sites are:
30 minutes - free
Up to one hour - £2
One to two hours - £4
Two to four hours - £5.50
Four to eight hours - £6.50
Eight to 24 hours - £8
Seven day pass - £12.50
Month pass - £30
There are also drop-off zones outside the main entrance at all hospitals and the Emergency Department at King’s Mill where visitors can park for 10 minutes.
Free or reduced-price parking will remain in place for various patient groups, including free parking for Blue Badge holders, and those with Blue Badges who regularly visit the hospitals can register their Blue Badge by creating an account at https://nexusplatform.co.uk and using the invitation code BH2F8HJ when prompted.
They can also contact reception at King’s Mill or the general office at Newark or Mansfield Community Hospitals.
Additional staff will be on hand to support patients and visitors when the new system goes live.
Anyone who does not park in accordance with car parking rules risks receiving an automatic fine of £50, which is reduced to £25 if paid within 14 days.
Richard Mills, Chief Financial Officer who oversees Estates and Facilities at Sherwood Forest Hospitals, said: “We hope the introduction of ANPR will improve vehicle movement on site by providing a quicker entrance and exit at our car parks.
“The new system will make it easier for patients and visitors by offering more ways to pay, which is particularly good news at Newark Hospital where coins have been the only method of payment.
“We know spaces are limited and parking can be challenging at times, so we are grateful for everyone’s support and patience as we continue to improve our car parking arrangements.”
