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Hospitals in England have been told to cut the cost of parking for certain groups under new government guidelines.
Ministers said the relatives of people who are seriously ill or have to stay in hospital for a long time should be given free parking or reduced charges.
Concessions should also be offered to people with disabilities and NHS staff whose shift patterns mean they cannot use public transport.
Last month Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt told MPs costs were "just too high".
Mr Hunt said the guidelines had been drawn up to put an end to the stress of "unfair" charges.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-28905695
Ministers said the relatives of people who are seriously ill or have to stay in hospital for a long time should be given free parking or reduced charges.
Concessions should also be offered to people with disabilities and NHS staff whose shift patterns mean they cannot use public transport.
Last month Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt told MPs costs were "just too high".
Mr Hunt said the guidelines had been drawn up to put an end to the stress of "unfair" charges.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-28905695