I have been attending this GP for over 18 years and wouldn’t use any other but as we all know the amount of patients has increased tenfold since I joined. The issue I have is disabled spaces:-
I’m sure you would agree there simply aren’t enough. The markings are almost gone plus there is abuse of these spaces by patients chemist customers and delivery vehicles. I understand that these issues are to be addressed but I have to say making more spaces isn’t enough - it needs to be made clear that disable spaces are for the blue badge holders not elderly. I’m certainly not suggesting they are any more able bodied than I am but no badge no space - also people waiting in their car in these spaces - the idea of a disabled space is that if the person who is in receipt of the blue badge is driving they need disabled spaces not people who own a badge but are driven into a disabled space because if that is the case they could drop the disable person off near to the entrance and sit in a non-disabled space to drive up to the patient when they finish - this rule is clearly stated within the paperwork sent with a blue badge - if I cannot get a disabled space I have to use a space which is on the end of a row or used the space that is no longer a space due to the disable ramp - I have to have my door wide open in order to get in and out of my car so no spaces mean I really struggle; this all needs to be addressed. One other point is there are far too many islands with trees or shrubs which look nice but aren’t necessary. A sign needs to be clear marked on a post in front of each disabled space clearly stating blue badge holders only and no delivery drivers to use these spaces.
"Accessibility to parking for the disabled"
About: Outwood Park Medical Centre Outwood Park Medical Centre Wakefield WF1 2PE https://outwoodpark.gpsurgery.net/
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