"Great medical attention - shame about parking!"

Anything else?

In the early hours of the morning my 4year old was rushed to A&E in an ambulance suffering with a seizure. His dad raced from work to meet us there and parked outside the entrance, arriving at the same time as the ambulance and following us in. My distressed 4 year old understandably wanted both his mum and dad by his bedside and so we both stayed until he was moved some time later to the children's assessment ward. Once he was stable and sleeping my husband left to return home. The staff were all excellent, the service received was great and we all returned home later the same day. Now, a few days later, to my horror we have received a £70 car park fine. It may be that the car park has signs up however in an emergency situation you would not stop to consider these or prioritise parking over your child's health and welfare. I think it disgraceful that parking at the entrance, near to A&E is subject to such fines. I dread to think of those whose outcome at hospital is not as fortunate as ours eventually was receiving such a notification. Having seen similar posts from others, I think the hospital has a duty to address this matter and prevent further distress to those who have already experienced the unexpected and stressful experience of a medical emergency.