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BBC News
5 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Cumberland Infirmary parking fines cancelled over error
Hospital visitors who were incorrectly fined after paying for parking are to have the charges was described as a "large number" of people who parked at Carlisle's Cumberland Infirmary between 26 July and 4 August later received notifications they had not paid for a ticket and would be charged up to £ Gray, who received five fines when visiting her husband, said the situation had been "stressful".Parkmaven, which oversees the car park, blamed an unspecified "technical communication fault", while North Cumbria Integrated Care Trust apologised for "any distress or inconvenience". As required, Mrs Gray, of Irthington, near Carlisle, paid each time she exited the within a few days she received letters notifying her she was being fined £70 - or £30 if paid within 14 days - due to having "no valid parking session".Her daughter also received a fine during the same period. "I think it's disgusting," said Mrs Gray, who used to be a chaplain at the hospital."Parking these days is difficult enough if you're not tech-savvy, especially when people are visiting a hospital."This makes it even more stressful. To do this to people is awful."Mrs Gray appealed against her fines and was told they had been cancelled. Incorrect penalties The hospital trust and Parkmaven confirmed charges will be annulled for all and that anyone who has already paid will be reimbursed."We are aware of an error where a large number of people who parked at Cumberland Infirmary between 26th July and 4th August 2025 have been sent a letter incorrectly stating that they did not pay for parking," the trust said."This has understandably caused stress for those who have been incorrectly sent a Parking Charge Notice (PCN)."Parkmaven have stated the issue has now been resolved and have taken steps to ensure this does not happen again."In a statement published on the trust's website, the parking company said cancellation letters would be sent automatically and there would be no need to submit an appeal. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Take a look at the finalists for the Pride of Cumbria NHS Worker of the Year award
The Pride of Cumbria Awards 2025 NHS Worker of the Year recognises heroes from the NHS who have gone above and beyond. The award, which is sponsored by NRL, is set to highlight those who 'show bravery, courage and resilience in their day-to-day work, demonstrated by outstanding acts of kindness and compassion to families and patients'. The Pride of Cumbria Awards 2025 will be held on Wednesday, June 18 at the Greenhill Hotel, Wigton. Sylvie Booth Sylvie Booth (Image: Supplied) Orthoptist Sylvie works within the North Cumbria Integrated Care Trust, going 'above and beyond under very challenging working conditions'. Her nominator said: "The gift of sight through the services Sylvie provides, gives those with sight impairment or changes in sight following events like stroke, is life changing in terms of individual safety, sense of self worth, ability to access rehab (e.g. learning to read or walk again), returning to work and living a quality and meaningful life. "Sylvie very much deserves to be recognised for this." Laura Street Laura Street (Image: Supplied) Laura works as the improvement lead for cancer at the North Cumbria Integrated Care Trust, and is said to have an 'unwavering dedication' to her role. Her nominator said: "Laura has been fundamental to some massive improvements in Cancer care at North Cumbria this year, and she is exceptionally dedicated to ensuring that every patient gets timely, efficient and compassionate care on their cancer journey. "Laura shows tremendous resilience, courage and compassion to patients and their families, and is unwaveringly dedicate to ensuring that the local population has access to the best cancer care possible." Valerie Coltart Valerie Coltart (Image: Supplied) Valerie works as an NHS dietician at the Cumberland Infirmary being nominated by the parent of one of her patients for 'always going the extra mile' in her work. Her nominator said: "Valerie comes for home visits when my child is having a bad day so he doesn't miss an appointment, she also organises if there is a slip up with his feeds and medication and she will bring things to us if needed on her way home from collecting her own children, she is the nicest person too, and deserves to be recognised."
