Hospital staff work in pubs to balance cost pressure
The cost of parking at Medway Maritime Hospital has increased while shift wages have reduced by 20%.
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"While we are unable to provide free parking for all colleagues, eligible staff can apply for an on-site parking permit to use designated staff parking areas."
— Siobhan Callanan , Executive
"The hospital has a £47m deficit and this is their decision to make, but overall, this is not making anything any better."
— Teresa Murray , Politician
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The cost of parking at Medway Maritime Hospital has increased while shift wages have reduced by 20%.
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