"Parking"

Went for respiratory appointment.

They refused to perform test. That's another story.

Went to leave hospital to find the parking was cash only.

Went to reception and informed I could get money from a cashpoint at the local garage to pay for parking.

Machine only takes coins which would mean purchasing items I did not want. Also, being in a digital age I don't use a card as I use contactless so unable to get money in the first place.

I pointed out I was being charged parking for an appointment which ultimately never happened. Parking was then written off.

No concern was taken over the fact I was short of breath. Hence, the respiratory appointment.

Despite this, what about all patients who have difficulty getting around being asked to go to a cashpoint?

If the Trust is determined to fleece patients of the little money they have! Surely, they can invest in contactless payments.