Parking at our sites can be challenging at times.

We would always encourage people to use the public transport that services our sites.

People who need to drive to our sites are advised to leave plenty of time before their appointment, or start of their shift, to find a parking space.

Our sites, especially our three acute hospitals, can be very busy and finding a parking space can be frustrating. We ask drivers to think before choosing where to park.

Is this space for holders of a Blue Badge?

• The Blue Badge scheme is essential for authorised users. Spaces allocated for Blue Badge holders allow those staff, patients and visitors who have been issued a blue badge, to park in areas that improve their ability to access our services. Please do not use these spaces if you do not have a valid Blue Badge.

Is this a restricted area for example ambulance bay, loading bay or bus stop?

• Parking in a restricted area causes delays and has a significant impact on patients, visitors and staff. Parking in ambulance bays and other emergency areas has an impact on everyone accessing our services. Restricted areas are clearly marked, so to ensure safety and accessibility for everyone, we would ask you not to park there.

Am I blocking pedestrians?

• Parking on a pavement or in a pedestrian area forces pedestrians, including those with disabilities or mobility challenges, parents with buggies and older people to walk on the road, increasing the risk of accidents.

Also, for the streets surrounding our sites, people are reminded that Scotland-wide parking legislation means it is illegal to:

• park on any pavement

• double park

• park adjacent to dropped kerbs at pedestrian crossing points

• park on road verges, which lie between roads and pavements

By parking responsibly and showing consideration for others, you can help keep our sites safe and accessible for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us minimise disruption to patient care, emergency services and access to our facilities.