£22.50 charges for York Hospital parking causing 'added stress' for patients
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£22.50 charges for York Hospital parking causing 'added stress' for patients
• Debate over parking charges at York Hospital has been reignited after it was revealed to be the most expensive hospital in Yorkshire for parking.
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