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BBC News
24-06-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Flags to fly at Lincolnshire hospitals in honour of organ donors
Flags will be raised at two Lincolnshire hospitals to mark each time someone becomes an organ organ donation flags will fly at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital, Boston, in recognition of those who have helped save the lives of flags have been bought with the support of the United Lincolnshire Hospitals Clarkson, director of organ and tissue donation at NHS Blood and Transplant, said: "Each flag raised is a powerful symbol of hope, compassion and the lasting legacy of donors and their families." United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust said it had helped supported seven families who donated the organs of their loved ones in 2024 and meant that 21 people had been able to receive potentially life-saving transplants, it Gary Wilbourn, the trust's clinical lead for organ donation, said: "We hope it will signify an opportunity to reflect on the life-changing impact being an organ donor has on all involved."Dr Clarkson said: "These tributes not only acknowledge the incredible gift of organ donation but also help to raise vital awareness about the importance of sharing your decision with loved ones." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
20-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Hospital parking charges in Lincolnshire to rise by up to 150%
Parking charges at some hospitals in Lincolnshire will increase from next month, with one going up by 150%.The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has revealed a new pricing structure for its sites at Lincoln, Boston and Grantham, which will come into force on 1 up to 30 minutes will be free of charge, but stays of up to four hours will increase from £2 to £ Parkhill, group chief estates and facilities officer, said the trust had kept charges to a minimum. He said: "Parking charges were reduced at the hospitals in 2020 and these prices have remained in place for the last five years." The trust said it had made a series of changes to improve car parking across the hospital sites, including having dedicated spaces for patients and the new scheme, charges for up to an hour and two hours will rise by £1 to £2 and £3 charge for up to three hours will double from £2 to £4 and up to four hours will increase from £2 to £ that are longer than four hours will now be priced at £ for blue badge holders will remain free and there will also be concessions for cancer patients, as well as parents and guardians who have children admitted to a parking across the three hospital sites will also remain free of charge. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
