The Christie sets the standard for fair hospital parking as stark contrast with Royal Oldham emerges

A newly released Freedom of Information response from The Christie NHS Foundation Trust has revealed a dramatically different approach to hospital parking, providing clear evidence that a fair, patient-focused system is not only possible but already operating within Greater Manchester.

The figures stand in sharp contrast to those previously uncovered at Royal Oldham Hospital.  

While Royal Oldham issued 4,040 parking fines and 2,133 warning notices in a single year, The Christie confirmed it issued zero fines and zero warning notices over the same period. 

This stands in contrast to enforcement-led systems, where patients are often left navigating parking challenges alone. Dr Zahid Chauhan OBE, who is leading the campaign for fair parking, said “The contrast could not be clearer. At Royal Oldham, thousands of people are being fined every year.  

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Oldham Reporter, 5th May 2026