Car Parking
Please be aware that due to essential works there is currently no vehicular access to B Road which runs in front of the Royal Hallamshire Hospital main entrance. For more details please click here.
There are limited parking spaces around all the hospitals and you will need to allow yourself extra time to find a parking space.
Car parks are well signposted from each entrance. Disabled parking is also available across all the sites.
Please bring plenty of change as the Hospitals operate a Pay on Exit Parking system. Parking charges currently are:
Up to 2 hours - £2.60
Up to 4 hours - £3.80
Over 4 hours or a list ticket - £8.50
The multi-storey car park is open everyday from 6:30am until 10:30pm.
The multi-storey car park height restriction is 6ft.4in
The multi-storey car park ground floor is dedicated for use of Blue Badge holders. If you are unsure of where you can park on arrival, please speak to a car parking attendant.
Please note that the multi-storey car park does not have a lift facility, if any assistance is required please speak to one of the on-duty parking attendants.
Disabled parking
If you are brought into hospital by another driver they are welcome to drop you off outside the department you are visiting and then park in a designated parking area. Disabled car parking spaces are available near the main entrances to all major buildings.
Blue Badge Holders are also able to use the pay and display spaces free of charge, a valid badge must be clearly displayed at all times.
Please note that time restrictions for parking with a Blue Badge do not apply on this site.
Contact the Hotel Services Department by telephone 0114 2266353 or email carpark@sth.nhs.uk if you have any queries.
Accessibility Guide for the Royal Hallamshire
Are You Eligible For Free Or Reduced Price Car Parking?
How to apply
Simply download a Concessions Application Form here or email: sth.concessions@nhs.net for one to be sent to you.
Alternatively, please ask for a copy from the ward in which you are being treated or pick one up from the Main Reception areas within the trust hospitals.
Please Note: Your application form will require a signature from a member of the ward team responsible for your care.
Once you have the signature and have completed the form, please send it to the Facilities Team at sth.concessions@nhs.net for approval.
If successful you will receive a parking pass to be displayed in your car when attending appointments.
*Please note*
All STH sites are the following; Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Northern General, Jessop Wing & Weston Park.
| STH Site Applicable | You may be eligible for a parking concession, with the following; |
Concession Criteria | Concession support or Hospital delays |
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| All Sites | A Blue Badge holder |
Free Parking is available to all Patient and/or Visitors throughout the duration of their attendance at, or visit to the hospital. Parking is allowed in bays with a recognised disability symbol or in any parking space if a disabled bay is not available. Blue Badge must be on display in vehicle at all times to prevent a parking notice.
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Standard Local authority blue badge application process applies |
| All Sites . |
Free Parking Available
Including chemotherapy and radiotherapy appointments
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You will be required to pay the car parking fee for your first appointment. Free Parking will be provided to ALL out-patients who attend hospital for an appointment at least three times within a month and for an overall period of at least three months. A ‘Month’ is defined as a period of 30 days. You should complete an application form and if deemed eligible you will be sent a parking pass which should be displayed in your car on subsequent visits. Applications may be for your own vehicle or the person providing support and attending with you at the time of your appointment. |
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| All Sites |
Palliative care appointments Free parking following successful application and receipt of parking pass. |
The parking pass must be displayed in your vehicle at all times whilst in the car parking facility. |
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| All sites |
Visitors of dying patients Free parking following successful application and receipt of parking pass for all remaining appointments. |
The parking pass must be displayed in your vehicle at all times whilst in the car parking facility. |
You should complete an application form which needs to be supported by the team providing end of life care. On receipt of the form, you will be sent a parking pass which should be displayed in your car on subsequent visits. Applications may be for your own vehicle or the person providing support and attending with you at the time of your visits. |
| All Sites |
Bereavement appointments Free parking following successful application and receipt of parking pass. |
The parking pass must be displayed in your vehicle at all times whilst in the car parking facility.
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The Bereavement officer supporting the patients representative can assist with requests directly
Northern General Hospital Royal Hallamshire Hospital Jessop Wing |
| All Sites |
On a Low income or receiving benefits
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Re-imbursement for car parking tickets can be claimed to a maximum of £2 if you are eligible. | You are expected to approach the Cashiers office at the end of your appointment. Arrangements are in place that allow for this to be at the end of each visit or series of appointments. Applications must be made with an up to date document to confirm your low income/benefit Applications cannot be processed at the Cashiers department more than three months after your |
| All Sites |
Outpatient appointments Exceed four hours due to hospital delays |
You will be required to pay a single payment up to the charge of four hours from the pay & display machines.
After this period of time you will be able to request a form from the Outpatient team to prevent further payment being required for the |
A standard form is available from the outpatient team. This form must then be shown to the car park attendant to prove no further payment is required on the single visit. Applications may relate to either your own vehicle or the person providing support and attending with you at the time of the appointment. |
| All Sites |
Inpatient visitors Visiting a patient who has been in the hospital over 3 weeks |
Standard parking fees are applicable for the first three weeks of visiting. After a patient has been an in-patient for three weeks you can then put in an application for a visitors pass. You would then be required to pay a reduced cost of £8.50 each week for the remainder of the time you are visiting an in-patient. |
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Northern General Hospital and/or Royal Hallamshire |
Visitors to Intensive care and Palliative care areas |
Standard parking fees are applicable on the first time of visiting. After a patient a patient has been admitted then the visitor would then be required to pay a reduced cost of £6.40 each week for the remainder of the time you are visiting an in-patient. This rate is applicable on all sites. |
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Northern General Hospital
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Renal patients Attending dialysis appointments |
Concessionary parking applies following successful application and receipt of parking pass. Parking passes are subject to annual review |
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| Jessop Wing Hospital | Visitors to Neonatal ward | Free parking following completed application form and receipt of parking pass. |
