Since finding out about the new charging scheme, Liam has pressed parking chiefs to review the policy. The Hodge Hill MP was also concerned that constituents who use the hospital were unaware of the new scheme, or the availability of discounted tickets.Liam said:“I’m delighted that Hospital bosses have decided to write to all those people who contacted the News on this issue. The very least they can do is better publicise the discounted tickets on offer”.

“The next step is to get an early review of the policy, and I hope with the backing of the Birmingham News and it’s readers, we can achieve this sooner rather than later”.

Details of discounted tickets below

Individuals in receipt of income related benefits including Jobseeker's Allowance, Income Support, Pension Credits, Council Tax Benefit, and Housing Benefit. In addition a further range of discounted multiple-day tickets for visitors making a series of visits for treatment or to visit relatives are available.

They can be puprchased from the parking office and include 3 and 7 day tickets avalable at £7.00 and £13.00 respectively. While 14 and 28 day tickets are available at £20.00 and £32.00 respectively - but they must be at the request of the ward or department being visited.

There is also a Carnet ticket for £26.00 which allows 20 visits of any duration within a 90 day period.

While we continue our campaign to get the charges over turned, please make sure that you and any friends you know make use of these discounted rates.

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