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flag Over 25,000 NHS staff parking fines issued in England in 2024, sparking backlash over fairness and costs.

flag Over 25,000 parking fines were issued to NHS staff in England in 2024 across 17 trusts, with many workers, including nurses, fined despite having valid permits. flag Staff report being penalized due to overcrowded parking, unclear rules, or using alternative lots to arrive on time, leading to costly disputes with third-party operators. flag Some paid hundreds of pounds, prompting criticism from the Royal College of Nursing, which urged safer, affordable travel options. flag While the government states free parking is available for overnight staff and charges should be reasonable, many trusts lack data or cannot distinguish between staff, patient, and visitor fines, raising concerns over fairness and staff welfare.

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