Patients' experience with GP practices in Frimley and the surrounding areas has improved over the past year A health think tank said policy makers and GPs know more must still be done especially for poorer areas that are "under-funded" and "under-doctored" The Office for National Statistics' most recent health insight survey carried out in March received responses from 380 people who tried to contact their GP in NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board recently 67.6% said it was an overall "good" experience – an improvement from 59.4% recorded in the first wave of the survey which started at the end of July 2024 the proportion of patients reporting an overall "poor" experience fell from 18.9% in the first survey to 9% in the most recent one The rest said their experience was neither good nor poor 73.6% of patients said their experience with their GP was good It marked an improvement from seven months prior when 67.4% reported a good experience and 15% a poor experience Health think tank the Nuffield Trust said the recent ONS data is "welcome news" director of research and policy and a practising GP said: "These are from a low baseline though GPs and their teams will know that more needs to be done "This is particularly the case in poorer areas under-doctored and where patient experience of general practice tends to be worse." She added the public has been "deeply unhappy" with GP services for several years She said: "Our analysis of the 2024 British Social Attitudes survey showed overall satisfaction with general practice at an all-time low of just 31% – down from 34% the previous year "Dissatisfaction with access to general practice and the ease of getting an appointment play a big role in low overall NHS satisfaction "Improving people's experience of accessing general practice is a priority for government who have put money and effort into improving various aspects of access – from the phone systems practices are using The ONS data also shows 8% of the 368 people who successfully contacted their GP a month prior to the recent survey said it was "difficult" – down from 20.5% in the first study A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said: "These figures are encouraging and show how our Plan for Change is bringing back the family doctor and delivering improved services for patients." They added the Government has hired more than 1,500 extra GPs and has already announced an extra £889 million in funding for the sector They said: "But we know there is more to do We will continue cutting red tape so family doctors spend less time filling in forms and more time caring for patients and we’ve earmarked £100 million to upgrade GP facilities across England - boosting productivity and allowing more appointments to be delivered." Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us Further Links Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd. | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 A new £1m stroke rehabilitation unit has been officially opened at Frimley Park Hospital while a national campaign looks to shorten the time between a stroke and dialling 999 Funded by Frimley Health Charity and donations from the public the new extension to the hospital is designed to improve patient experience and recovery times With a specially-designed garden and dedicated therapy rooms the new stroke rehab unit allows medical staff to give the 'best care possible' to their patients Consultant Dr Tom Pain said: "Before this ward open all the therapy was done in ward bays and there is very little privacy so this allows the therapist to take the patients out of the ward environment to deliver the therapy sessions." A common misconception about strokes is that they mainly affect older people The latest figures from Public Health England show the average age of stroke victims is getting younger Claire Woodward was admitted to Frimley Park Hospital after suffering a stroke on 14 October She said: "I can come into the day room to see my children and grandchildren and I use the therapy rooms with the occupational therapist - so it's made a big difference." Around 100,000 people have a stroke each year in the UK which occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off The current stroke service at the hospital looks after more than 100 people every month and it is hoped the bigger and better unit will become a national centre of excellence for stroke care OT Suzanne Barber said: "Some of our patients are on the stroke ward for two to three months and being in that environment all the time is really "So it just allows people to step off of the ward and not be stuck in that ward environment Psychologically it's good for people's wellbeing." Without fast treatment a stroke can result in death or long-term disabilities such as paralysis The new unit comes as the NHS launches a campaign which aims to improve the time between the onset of a stroke and emergency services being called New analysis of NHS data shows that for 2023-24 of 41,327 patients with a recorded time of symptom onset the average time between first symptom and a 999 call being made was 88 minutes How to identify a stroke (source: Stroke Association) Time) is a test to quickly identify if someone is having a stroke Arm weakness: Can the person raise both arms Speech problems: Can the person speak clearly and understand what you say Time to call 999: if you see any of these signs NHS national clinical director for stroke and consultant stroke physician it’s estimated they may lose around two million brain cells a minute which is why rapid diagnosis and treatment is critical – the first sign of a stroke might not seem like much Dr Amir Khan said: “A stroke strikes every five minutes in the UK so it’s crucial everyone is aware of the most common symptoms of a stroke and acts FAST by calling 999 "The first sign of a stroke actually might not seem like much but every minute is vital – getting quick access to specialist treatment can be lifesaving and can reduce long-term disability Whether someone is unable to raise their arm struggling to smile or slurring when they speak – any sign is always an emergency and you need to call 999 immediately.” Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.. The ongoing saga of Frimley Park Hospital has taken a turn for the worse this week as its planned rebuild has been delayed by up to five years Problems with the aging hospital were first brought to light in 2020 when serious infrastructure issues were discovered due to the high percentage of RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) in the 1970s building In 2023 shocking photos of the state of the hospital with crumbling concrete were shown at a trust board meeting held to address urgent safety concerns It detailed the dangers of the failing building and progressed plans for a complete demolition of the existing site A new rebuild of the hospital was originally to begin in 2025 The project was part of the New Hospitals Programme which was introduced in the 2019 Tory manifesto but it hit a road block under the incoming Labour government Secretary of State for Health and Social Care declared that the programme to deliver the new facilities was “undeliverable and unaffordable” and that ministers were “not prepared to offer people false hope” it was decided that while 25 of the projects were now under review Frimley was to go ahead due to the severity of the buildings condition Fast forward to today and with a government that is desperate to reduce spending it appears there has been a change of heart regarding our local hospital as the Health Secretary announced a delay to the project new plans will see all the new hospitals constructed in four “waves” and while Frimley is still in the first of those waves it means the building work won’t commence until anywhere between 2028 – 2030 There is also no set date given for completion of the project Shadow Health Secretary Edward Agar said that Mr Streeting had put previous progress at risk stating “Today’s announcement will come as a bitter blow to trusts staff and crucially patients who believed the party opposite and will now be left waiting even longer for vital investment” while the Liberal Democrats accused the government of trying to bury bad news during the Trump inauguration Labour MP for Aldershot says she is “delighted with this news” The new plans have caused serious concern amongst health professionals and hospital leaders with the predicted lifespan of FPH having already run out in 2004 will it last until the new rebuild is complete (whenever that may be) and how much will this put patient safety at risk and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" A new interim chief executive is set to take over at NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB) from the beginning of next month This website uses 'cookies' to give you the best Using this website means you are Ok with this You can change which cookies are set at any time - and find out more about them - by following this link<\/a> motors and property from the Maidenhead Advertiser Follow me on Twitter Fiona Edwards is set to take on a new role in the north east The news comes after the ICB’s chief executive Fiona Edwards announced that she will be taking on a new role as the NHS England Regional Director – north east and Yorkshire Ms Edwards has spent more than 30 years in leadership roles at NHS Trusts ICB’s and led collaborative work across the south east region  She said: “Working with staff and partners across the Frimley system has been one of the standout periods during my 30 years of health and care leadership “I am so proud of all we have achieved together and in particular diversity and inclusion and in optimising the benefits of working at scale across health and care “I have no doubt that the excellent work happening in Frimley will continue to make an impact for local people and partners “I am excited about a new challenge in the north east Sam Burrows has been confirmed as the interim chief executive officer for NHS Frimley ICB from April 1 said: “I would like to thank Fiona for her outstanding leadership and the exceptional role she has played in the creation and development of the Frimley Health and Care System as one of the best performing systems in the country “Fiona has led with integrity and kindness building a strong team which is delivering on supporting the health of the people of Frimley “While all across the Frimley health and care system will miss her leadership I am confident that she will bring the same passion and expertise to her new role as NHS England Regional Director - north east and Yorkshire “I would also like to take this opportunity to confirm that we have appointed Sam Burrows as interim chief executive officer for NHS Frimley ICB from 1st April 2025 “Fiona will be working with Sam to enable safe transition during March 2025.”  Health Voters have had their say in local council elections across Buckinghamshire Construction workers did make a mistake when building a new £1.3million roundabout the RBWM cabinet member for highways has said The Conservatives lost a long-held majority at Buckinghamshire Council and fell one seat short of the 49 needed - but how did the votes fall in the county's south A murder investigation has been launched in Slough after a 46-year-old man was killed in an attack © Copyright 2024 Baylis Community Media CIC All right reserved A new £49 million extension to Frimley Park Hospital has opened to the public this week with hopes that it will ease pressures on urgent care and be able to offer more appointments to patients The three storey building contains 74 new beds a dedicated breast care unit and a brand new modern diagnostic centre as well as a high dependency unit and respiratory will now be able to offer an improved modern environment that provides increased capacity with the latest equipment in purpose-built Nicola Van-Zyl from Aldershot in Hampshire was one of the first patients to move into the brand new facilities after collapsing unexpectedly at the weekend: This lovely new unit is bright and airy and a really nice environment to recover in It’s exciting to be the first patient even though I wish as I was here under different circumstances amazing care that I’ve had at the hospital Speaking about the new extension, Lance McCarthy, Chief Executive Officer for Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust said: Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Win HappyPremiumSearch Rayogreatest hitssurrey east hampshirenewsFrimley Park Hospital rebuild may not start until 2030The Health Secretary says the hospital is part of wave one of the rebuild scheme with construction to begin between 2025 and 2030 The Health Secretary has confirmed Frimley Park Hospital will be rebuilt It's after it was revealed building the 40 new hospitals promised by the previous government will take at least a decade longer than planned Wes Streeting accused the Conservatives of failing to fund their government's 2019 promise of providing the new facilities by 2030 saying the pledge had been "built on the shaky foundation of false hope" Mr Streeting said construction of the new hospitals would proceed in four "waves" with the final part not beginning until between 2035 and 2039 The first wave is already under construction and set to be completed in the next three years the Oriel Eye Hospital in London and the National Rehabilitation Centre near Loughborough The plan includes rebuilding the seven hospitals affected by re-inforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) with construction work beginning between 2027 and 2029 The same wave will include nine other hospitals where construction will begin between 2025 and 2029 Milton Keynes Hospital and North Manchester General Hospital Third and fourth waves of nine hospitals each will begin during the 2030s Hampshire and Eastbourne District General hospitals set to start between 2037 and 2039 Mr Streeting said the new timetable was "honest funded and can actually be delivered" credible plan to build the hospitals our NHS needs." Promising that all the new units would be delivered Mr Streeting said he had secured investment averaging £3 billion a year which he described as part of the largest capital investment in the NHS since the previous Labour government He also announced a new framework for contracting out construction of the new hospitals saying this would ensure the new facilities were delivered "as quickly as possible" Documents released by the Department for Health and Social Care suggested the programme would not reach the £3 billion per year figure until it had reached a "steady state" in the early 2030s with the "pre-construction phase" requiring less spending The announcement follows a review of the Conservatives' £20 billion New Hospitals Programme which Mr Streeting launched shortly after taking office in July claiming the previous government's plans were undeliverable and had not been properly funded But shadow health secretary Edward Argar said Mr Streeting had put progress made under the previous government "at risk" by "kicking the can down the road" He said: "Today's announcement will come as a bitter blow to trusts staff and crucially patients who believed the party opposite and will now be left waiting even longer for vital investment but it's patients who lose out when this Government fails to deliver." The Liberal Democrats accused the Government of trying to "bury bad news" on the day of Donald Trump's inauguration as US president the Health Secretary needs to publish the full impact assessment of these delays "Patients have a right to know just how at risk they are and how many more delays they will have to suffer as a result of the Government's decision." Hospital leaders described the announcement as a "major blow" saying many hospitals are already in poor condition and might not last into the 2030s or 2040s said: "Trusts who are part of the New Hospital Programme account for more than 40% (£5.7 billion) of the total bill for backlog repairs and maintenance He said: "We understand that the Government's New Hospital Programme must be affordable but the simple truth is that St Mary's Hospital The Lib Dem MP for Surrey Heath Al Pinkerton said he had some concerns about the timetable for Frimley Park Hospital: "I am concerned to see a slip in the timetable for Frimley Park’s rebuild The previously-announced plan was for rebuilding to begin in 2025 with the new Frimley Park Hospital operational by 2030 Today’s announcement confirms that construction won’t now begin until 2028/2029 with an as yet unspecified completion date." deputy chief executive of St George's said his trust was already spending £150 million a year to prop up its existing buildings After news that work on the trust's new specialist emergency care centre would not begin until the early 2030s Dr Marsh said: "We have already had to condemn and demolish one of our wards "It's only a matter of time before other parts of our hospital become unsafe for treating patients We now need to plan and prepare for the catastrophic failure of our buildings which could mean moving patient care into temporary buildings." Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app. Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern London NW1 2PL All registered in England and Wales VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) NHS Frimley ICB has awarded a contract to Pungo Ltd for its social prescribing digital solution to support the “social needs” of patients across four Slough PCNs and other secondary care partners The procurement of the solution aims to improve connections between residents and local services within the region It supports patients with the self-management of long-term conditions with the ICB noting how this will “effectively reduce pressures on primary care services through avoidable hospital admissions and GP appointments” The Joy app is designed to integrate with EMIS and SystemOne which will reportedly create a “streamlined referral process” when connecting patients with different care providers It is currently valued at £89,718.72 with the option to extend up to 12 months for a maximum contract value of £120,523.13 For HTN Now we were joined by experts from across the primary care sector to debate how general practice, PCNs, and ICBs can utilise data and leverage technology to support operational efficiencies and improvements across primary care assistant director of primary & community care data and analytics for the Transformation Directorate digital transformation for the London region at NHS England; Dr Sheikh Mateen Ellahi GP and practice partner at ELM Tree Surgery and South Stockton Primary Care Network; and Max Gattlin NHS England published updates to the GP contract for 2025/26, with an £889 million increase in investment across the core practice contract and the Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service (DES) taking the combined total value the contract to £13,176 million in 2025/26 Researchers at Frimley Health have recruited the first patient in the UK for a new study treating thyroid eye disease (TED) The ARGX-113-2301 trial involves a weekly injection of the drug Efgartigimod designed to reduce antibodies thought to trigger the disease “TED can affect your life in many adverse ways from things as simple as watching TV or reading to affecting your ability to work and to drive,” said Anuradha Jayaprakasam consultant ophthalmologist and principal investigator for the research study at the Trust Treatment with the new trial is once a week for 24 weeks the medication delivered with a prefilled syringe Study participants will be trained on how to administer the treatment by the research team for their first few doses in clinic and then have the option to take it home if they are happy with the process If the trial is successful it could offer a more tailored therapy by providing flexible dosing options of the serum The patient recruitment puts Frimley Health at the forefront of this global research project There are eight centres set up to run the ARGX-113-2301 trial in the UK It can also change a sufferer’s physical appearance to the point of affecting mental health leading to feelings of depression and a loss of self-worth “The drug has the potential to impact on all aspects of the disease, including the appearance changes, and potentially prevent the disease advancing to the level of sight loss,” said Dr Jayaprakasam. “It is a great motivation for me to be involved in work that could change the course of the disease for many of our patients.” Comments Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Follow us Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 Cadets perform and behave better in school and are more likely to go to university according to new Government-commissioned research in collaboration with the University of Northampton launched The Impact and Value of school-based Cadet Forces in the UK social mobility and employment benefits for young people who join up Veterans Minister Al Carns took on a variety of physical challenges alongside cadets from all three services – even crashing a flight simulator after taking on an exhausting obstacle course "We have a bit of a social/defence divide at the moment," he told BFBS Forces News at Frimley Park Cadet Training Centre "Not that many people know someone in defence whether that be a veteran or service personnel so the cadets provide and connection point." Mr Carns explained that if the cadet experience helps just 1% of young people change their life outcomes each year the annual costs of the cadet forces are covered so I went straight into the Marines when I was 19 – but I reckon I'd have benefited hugely," he added While the minister insists cadets isn't a recruitment programme he recognises its ability to introduce young people to careers outside of offices and classrooms The report shows an advantage gained by cadets in further education and work Improved behaviour and attendance is highlighted while the report notes that some schools are using their Combined Cadet Force (CCF) contingents as part of their strategy to reduce exclusions.  Seventeen-year-old Sergeant Hannah Adegbite says it's "really difficult trying to balance school and cadets" but "it’s so worth it" for the leadership and social skills gained from the Sea Cadet Corps said: "Before I joined cadets I couldn't have even imagined being in charge of my own powerboat or being a watch leader on an offshore vessel "There's just so many different skills that's given me so much responsibility and Mr Carns also awarded medals to cadets who took part in the King's coronation in 2023 The Government's Plan for Change includes ongoing funding of £3.6m per year for the Cadets Expansion Programme in addition to a cash injection of more than £40m per year for the Combined Cadet Force Please select at least one newsletter to subscribe to: The vacant former Siemens headquarters in Frimley Surrey is set to be demolished to make way for a development of new homes Miller Homes Southern will build 170 new homes on the site in Chobham Road which is 2.1 hectares in size and was known latterly as Sir William Siemens Square The site includes four office buildings which were built in 2002 and were the corporate headquarters of the German tech firm until early 2022 when it moved to Farnborough Business Park Miller Homes’ development will be named Frimley Square and will include 66 houses and 104 apartments Houses will range in size from two to four bedrooms while the apartments will be a mix of one and two-bedroom properties A total of 34 homes will be made available as affordable housing including eight homes to be made available through the government’s First Homes scheme The initiative enables local and key workers to buy a home with a minimum of a 30 per cent discount The brownfield site had been identified by Surrey Heath Borough Council as a site for development to meet the need for housing land supply managing director of Miller Homes Southern said: “The former Siemens headquarters is a well-known landmark site in Frimley which was a corporate hub for 20 years but has now sat empty and disused for more than two years.” “Our development will bring this piece of brownfield land back into use and we will build a range of quality one to four-bedroom homes which will help to meet the local housing need.” “The former Siemens offices will be demolished shortly We look forward to getting work underway on site and to releasing the first homes for sale in early 2025.” The homes at Frimley Square have been designed to be architecturally in keeping with properties in the wider area with materials to be used including red multi-brick with terracotta and grey roof tiling At the centre of the development will be a community green formed from an existing green space on the site Miller Homes will contribute funds through a Section 106 agreement to be spent on highways It will also pay for ball strike netting to be put up to the western boundary of the site adjacent to Marconies Park Copyright © 2025 Show House We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling 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better user experience for the visitors Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns the Surrey Heath Borough Council Executive will consider plans for essential resurfacing works to improve the car park and access road at Frimley Lodge Park.  this 24-hectare park offers a wide range of facilities providing easy links to other green spaces Sports enthusiasts can also take advantage of football and cricket pitches available for hire.  Surrey Heath Portfolio Holder for Net Zero said: "Frimley Lodge Park is a popular destination offering a diverse range of facilities and activities for all ages It’s a well-loved park that has gone from strength to strength over the years.  essential resurfacing work is now needed on the main access road and car park to ensure the park remains safe “I want to ensure that all those that use the car park at Frimley Lodge can use it safely and easily and this project aims to improve accessibility to our exceptional green spaces ensuring that they are more welcoming and easily reachable for everyone in the community.”  Frimley Lodge Park welcomes around 250,000 cars each year and is home to various sports clubs Beyond its role as a valued community space the park generates commercial income through café lettings and chargeable activities such as the 3G pitch.  the resurfacing works will address the significant flooding and drainage issues that affect the main car park during inclement weather These issues not only disrupt park users but also impact tenants of and visitors to the adjacent Scout Hut.   To ensure the car park remains functional even during heavy rain when large areas are often submerged and unusable and designated parking areas to maximise capacity the project will explore future-proofing the site by integrating infrastructure to support potential electric vehicle (EV) charging points.  the council will fund the improvements through the Community Infrastructure Levy ensuring the upgrades are delivered without additional costs to visitors.  For more details on the Frimley Lodge Park car park proposals, visit the agenda for the Executive meeting on 8 April 2025.  the proposed resurfacing works to the Frimley Lodge Park car park and access road were agreed to be funded from Community Infrastructure Levy payments Frimley Park Hospital has begun routinely screen patients having blood tests to ensure life-saving treatment for HIV Patients aged 16 or over who have a blood test in the Emergency Department as part of their routine care will be tested for blood-borne viruses (BBVs) These conditions can be treated once diagnosed and medication can help prevent their transmission “HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C are all easy to test and treat. The sooner you are diagnosed and begin your care, the quicker your body can recover,” said Dr Patrick Aldridge, principal investigator for the BBV project at Frimley Park. “By routinely including these blood tests we can ensure you get life-saving treatment, care and support to live a normal, healthy life – all free from the NHS. Your test results, like all NHS tests, are confidential.” Many people in the UK do not know they are living with a blood borne virus, which is why this method of testing is being adopted in hospitals across the country, successfully linking patients to treatment. Hepatitis B and C are viruses that affect the liver, while HIV affects the immune system. Without the right care, their effects can become life-threatening and symptoms can take years to show. The BBV testing is an ‘opt out’ test, meaning every blood test will be screened for these viruses, unless a patient tells ED staff not to test their sample. All results will be kept confidential with patients only contacted if a reactive or non-negative result is shown. The UK Government has set a goal of ending new HIV and hepatitis C transmissions in England by 2030. Achieving this goal requires reaching those who do not test in traditional settings such as sexual health clinics. Last year, around 54,000 people had a blood test in Frimley Park’s Emergency Department. Tel: 01252 725224[email protected]Further Links Opportunities to maximise the St Mark's Hospital site in Maidenhead are being explored an NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB) representative has revealed Opportunities are being explored to 'maximise' the use of St Mark's Hospital site in Maidenhead At a disability and inclusion forum meeting on Monday members were told NHS Frimley ICB is working with NHS Property Services to see what opportunities are available for the St Mark’s Hospital site.  there are also plans for internal works at King Edward VII Hospital in Windsor.  associate director for primary care development at NHS Frimley ICB told the meeting: “We’ve identified them as need “We have got some plans for the internal reworking of King Edward to maximise the clinical space there “It’s a fairly old building so we are still working through that we are working with NHS Property Services to see what the opportunity is there to maximise that site.  “We haven’t yet secured capital for that.  “There’s an opportunity on both sites to do better.”  Furze Platt) sought reassurance that these opportunities refer to expanding and developing services at St Mark's rather than re-development opportunities because the site has previously come up in Local Plan discussions as an area for potential housing Ms Tilley confirmed that it did refer to continuing to look at clinical services based on the needs of the population There have long been calls for more services at St Mark’s including the re-opening of the minor injuries walk-in centre which closed during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.  It has been replaced by an Urgent Primary Care Service involving same-day appointments booked through a GP which NHS Frimley has previously said meets healthcare 'requirements in a more comprehensive way than the former walk-in service was able to' a short-stay patient rehabilitation ward from Upton Hospital in Slough to St Mark’s are being considered with NHS leaders stating the hospital was the preferred option for the relocation Forum member Angela Clark asked how soon the ICB will be providing extra capacity healthcare for the residents of the new developments around Maidenhead town centre Ms Tilley said: “We do get the housing growth information and we do put that into our estates' plans and pipelines to predict what that service need is “We’re very keen to find a solution to this.”  She added the plan depends on the availability of places to develop more healthcare provision and the ICB continues to have conversations with both developers and the council about this it was revealed that plans for a new health hub in Reform Road had been scrapped due to increased construction costs and rising interest rates Forum chair Lisa Hughes asked whether a similar project was in the pipeline for the ICB to bid for capital investment Ms Tilley said: “We still stand by the model of integrated care hubs to build new buildings that can integrate services that are tailored to the local population needs is really critical.  “A new development would be something we would be interested in.”  Ms Tilley answered a question on Community Diagnostic Centres and said it would be ‘unlikely’ the programme would be expanded to St Mark’s She said: “We have to bid for these programmes of work and we have been really successful across the Frimley footprint to be able to get £25million worth of capital investment to improve our diagnostic capacity “Based on population health needs and opportunity in relation to NHS estates the Upton Hospital was selected as the north site “There has been increased capacity across [the] Frimley NHS Foundation Trust footprint both at Heatherwood [Hospital] and at St Mark’s.  there [are] no plans for further national investment in expanding that Community Diagnostics Centre and therefore it’s unlikely we’ll be able to expand the programme any further either to St Mark’s or to other sites that aren’t already in that plan.”  They say that growth only occurs when you leave your comfort zone and that is exactly where I find myself ahead of this morning’s Frimley Lodge parkrun Yet it is not because I am about to encounter the hilly terrain I did at Henley two weeks ago or the muddy course at Abingdon last week and not because I will be pushing myself to the limit looking for a new PB In fact it’s completely the opposite: I am anxious about just how slow I will be going This week I have volunteered to be a Tail walker Why should I be worried I hear you ask and if so This seemed like a good plan when I signed up but in the week leading up to the run all sorts of questions have been eating away at me Would I spend the whole time wishing I was running Would I be impatient all the way round that the people around me weren’t going quick enough What would others think of my parkrun record containing a run that was over half an hour slower than my previous runs Could I live with the fact it would add nearly a minute to my average parkrun time Should I even be counting a run this slow Would there forever be an asterisk against my parkrun alphabet record In the cold light of day I know that these are all ridiculous questions and that the only person who cares at all about any of these is me I arrive early and meet up with Run Director Alvin Peterson who in turn points me to Anne Whillis who is in charge of the volunteers today (and also celebrating her 200th parkrun) She hands me a lanyard with the details of what to do in an emergency a walkie-talkie and a bright orange Tail walker bib as it is the first time I have donned any parkrun volunteering bib and my thoughts immediately turn to a cricketer receiving their first cap at Lords from Ben Stokes or a rugby player at Twickenham receiving their first jersey from Martin Johnson I re-join Alvin, who is chatting to Aanya Pradhan (who achieved her 50th volunteer today).  Aanya will be number checking today and is one of the many young volunteers who are racking up Duke of Edinburgh credits, all of whom seem to do so with a smile on their faces and a real sense of enjoyment.  Alvin explains that he volunteers on a fairly regular basis as he feels he should do his bit he would rather be running as exemplified by his 500th parkrun at Frimley last weekend At most parkruns Alvin would stand out with such high participation and volunteering stats but Frimley has a host of parkrun legends with similarly impressive numbers Amongst the volunteers today are Paula Fudge (530 runs at Frimley and 121 volunteering credits) Nigel Board (584 runs at Frimley and 207 volunteering credits) Bob Turner (507 runs at Frimley and 296 volunteering credits) and Amanda Critchell (453 runs at Frimley and 353 volunteering credits) Today's line up also excludes two other Frimley greats in Karen Barnard (with a whopping 424 runs at Frimley and 577 volunteering credits) and Mark Symes (528 runs at Frimley and 473 volunteering credits) Mark is all the more interesting because looking at his numbers his regular Saturday morning routine comprises of setting up Frimley parkrun often finishing first (he has finished first at Frimley Lodge 261 times) and then closing down Frimley parkrun They say that routine is the key to a successful life and Mark’s is a pretty good one As Alvin calls people to the start I meet my other Tail walker for the day who directs me to our place at the back of the field I admit to Lynn that I am not really sure what I am supposed to be doing She seems a little annoyed that I have the only walkie-talkie Lynn thinks the field size is about average today (we later find out there are 446 runners) and with a field that size it is no surprise to see so many milestones broken with Ben Mills and Jodie Raynsford breaking 250 parkruns Tom McManners and Stephen Griffin breaking 100 and Matthew Kaye Adam Cartwright and Matthew Smith breaking 50 There are also 18 runners who chose a wet and boggy course to kick-start their parkrun journeys As Alvin sends us off I have to admit that my heart drops a little It takes us over a minute to get through the start line and already the leaders are way off in the distance it is a little confusing early on to work out exactly where the back of the field is but soon we are into our rhythm and Lynn is excellent company Lynn was signed up for her first parkrun at Fountains Abbey in 2022 by her daughter She has walked every single one of her 103 parkruns the majority of which have been at Frimley and many of them in a volunteering capacity With her walking poles in hand she guides us round the playing fields into the woods past the miniature railway track and then on to the glorious canal side If I am honest the first time up the canal was tough because it is there that many of the runners I know I could be keeping up with are lapping us and as we walk past people entering the finish funnel when we still have a lap to go my heart sinks again It is also the point where many of the participants around us drop out having done one lap and all of sudden we are a fair way behind the next person We come to a football pitch that we need to do a full circuit of hoping Lynn may suggest we take a quick short-cut she does it by the book and soon we are catching up with a mum and her 4 year-old son who are loving the day The people ahead of us are constantly changing from dog walkers to those with pushchairs and a few who look like they may be regretting taking on 5k for the first time I also notice that we are a very welcome sign for the marshals who when we pass them are able to radio in and start heading back to the start Today has been such a contrast from my normal parkrun experience and one I have thoroughly enjoyed I seriously think that everyone should do it as some point I loved the course and will return in the summer when it is a bit drier and absolutely loved having 55 minutes and 29 seconds in the company of Lynn © parkrun Limited (Company Number: 07289574) No part of this site may be reproduced in whole or in part in any manner without the permission of the copyright owner More than 2,800 NHS Frimley health staff will be working on Christmas Day to care for patients and keep communities safe Most of the staff will be based at Wexham Park Hospital and Frimley Park Hospital which both include emergency departments Teams will be helping those in hospital have the best Christmas possible and will be ready to support hundreds of people who fall ill or suffer a serious injury on the day Staff will also be supporting patients at Heatherwood Hospital and Farnham Hospital and will be caring for people at home A total of 112 midwifery staff will be on duty at Frimley Park and Wexham Park on Christmas Day – where an average of 16 babies are born each year on December 25 To help families celebrate the special birth dates commemorative hampers will be given to the parents of the first babies to arrive on both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day Christmas cheer has been boosted through Frimley Health Charity’s Golden Christmas Appeal this year which has raised more than £50,000 in donations from people in the area This is funding 2,700 presents for patients to open on Christmas Day and hampers for various hospital departments More than 5,000 free meals will also be served to staff on Christmas Day and Boxing Day as a thank you from the community Catering teams at Frimley Health will be busy in the hospital kitchens making a three-course Christmas dinner with all the trimmings Almost 1,000 Christmas lunches will be prepared for staff working during the day and 1,485 will be made for patients chief strategy officer at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust said: “Our teams have cared for a record number of patients this year showing incredible commitment and professionalism “We’re grateful for their dedication and hope they can enjoy some quality time with loved ones this Christmas “Thanks to the generosity of the public and the hard work of Frimley Health Charity we can bring festive cheer to those spending Christmas in our hospitals.” Frimley Health is advising those who need healthcare during the festive period to choose the right service for their needs People should use NHS 111 online first and only use the emergency departments or call 999 if there is a life-threatening emergency More information can be found at: https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ Health Tel: 01483 802700[email protected]Follow us Further Links Plans to rebuild Frimley Park Hospital will go ahead despite the government’s review of major NHS spending projects made up of around 65 per cent unstable concrete was granted funding for a replacement building through the previous government’s New Hospital Programme in May 2023 But the new Labour government had announced a spending review in NHS major building projects to plug a £22bn black hole in the public’s finances The Department of Health and Social Care announced Frimley would not be included in the government’s review as it was “out of scope” according to a statement released on September 20 Hospitals which are wholly or mostly constructed from Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) have not been included in the review to prioritise patient safety Projects where hospitals have details on the feasibility of its construction have also been excluded RAAC was first discovered at Frimley Park Hospital in 2012 The hospital has about 7,000 RAAC planks in key areas such as operating theatres deputy chief executive for the NHS trust and senior responsible officer for the new Frimley Park Hospital said the trust was “delighted” to be given the green light and move forward with plans She said: “We are being actively supported by the national New Hospital Programme to maintain progress to ensure the new hospital will be open as soon as possible.” Describing it as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” Mrs Hutton said the new hospital will transform the future of healthcare for staff Patients and staff have raised concerns that deteriorating concrete and leaky building could affect patient safety and the overall health of the hospital whose petition to ‘Save Frimley Park Hospital’  reached nearly 10,000 signatures said: “From cradle to grave our hospital touches our lives in the most momentous and intimate ways To have played a small part in securing its future is amazing but YOU [the signatories] have secured your own future moving forward.” The Surrey Heath resident thanked the “real heroes of the movement” who supported the campaign and shared the petition Mr McGuinness previously told the LDRS: “By keeping the hospital healthy and alive it supports everything else.” Around 54 hospitals were found to have RAAC in the country Frimley Park Hospital is just one of seven affected hospitals that was put on the new hospital programme to replace the building alongside those where the Full Business Cases is already approved will not form part of the review and will continue as planned.” He said the government will “be honest with patients” and “put the programme on a sustainable footing” Mr Streeting added that programmes will be reassessed to ensure “clear evidence” of how projects will be funded with a “realistic timeline for delivery” Approval for the upgrade of the 3G pitch at Frimley Lodge Park is due to be discussed at the upcoming Executive meeting of Surrey Heath Borough Council aiming to secure the long-term future of the facility.  The 3G pitch is a vital community asset achieving an impressive 90% occupancy in the peak winter season and 75% occupancy during the off-peak summer season walking football groups and charities among the users.   Well-used by local sports teams and groups the popular pitch also generates an income for the council through hire fees.  Environment and Leisure Cllr Morgan Rise said: “The 3G pitch at Frimley Lodge Park is such a popular facility for local people and supports our priority of improving the health and quality of life of our community.   “The replacement of the surface after 10 years of intense use is a situation that was planned for with funds set aside from when the facility was originally built.  “Access to high quality sporting facilities is key to a healthier and I hope to see residents of all ages using this renewed 3G pitch for many years to come.”   Completion of the works during the quieter summer period will minimise the financial impact on the council.  It is recommended that outdated maintenance equipment for the pitch also be replaced and that halogen bulbs in the existing floodlights at the pitch are replaced with new energy-efficient LED lamp heads which will reduce energy costs and environmental impact.  Read more about the Frimley Lodge Park 3G pitch replacement item at the Executive meeting of 18 March 2025    At the meeting of 18 March, the Executive approved the scheme for replacing the 3G pitch surface at Frimley Lodge Park, to be funded by earmarked reserve and strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds. A tender process to source and appoint a suitable contractor will now take place. who was an Emergency Department Consultant at Frimley Park Hospital died in the single vehicle crash on Tuesday evening (October 1) Emergency services were called after a car hit a concrete barrier and went over a bridge Surrey Police are appealing for information about the incident and particularly want to trace the movements of a black BMW i3 prior to the collision The force said "If you were in the area between 5.20pm and 5.25pm yesterday evening and witnessed the collision dash cam or helmet cam footage that might have captured any part of this incident The force added: "Our thoughts remain with his family and colleagues at this incredibly difficult and sad time." Work on the new Frimley Park Hospital (FPH) will continue despite speculation after a government announcement On July 29, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said The New Hospitals Programme would undergo a complete review. Surrey Heath MP AL Pinkerton raised the concern of residents and FPH patients about the hospital’s current state and its future A Frimley Health NHS Trust spokesperson said: “The Trust has noted the Chancellor’s statement this week on the new hospital programme and that the government is undertaking this review while continuing to deliver the most advanced and most urgent hospitals to a realistic timeframe “We are working closely with our national and regional partners to understand more about what the review might mean for us “Our work to build a new Frimley Park Hospital will continue to progress at pace alongside our ongoing RAAC maintenance works on the current site.”  Earlier this year, Frimley Health announced the new state-of-the-art replacement hospital would be built by 2030 FPH is one of many across the country that was built using Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) It makes up around 65 per cent of the current hospital RAAC has been found to be susceptible to things like water damage, temperature change and excess weight from services on the roof.  Responding to Pinkerton, Reeves said: “I can say in all candour today, the money was not there for this hospital programme, and I apologise. Although it is not my apology to make on behalf of the party opposite for the state of the public finances that they have left for us to sort out. “The Health Secretary will meet with you and everybody affected by this. So that we can do whatever we can to make sure that we can get these hospitals in the condition that our constituents rightly expect.” Tel: 01483 802700[email protected]Follow us has announced the sale of a vacant dental practice on Frimley Road in Camberley Built around You.Your expert business property advisers this two-surgery dental practice ceased trading several years ago It occupies a prominent roadside position in the Surrey town of Camberley Following a confidential sales process with Tony Walker at Christie & Co the practice has been sold to husband-and-wife first-time buyers who plan to refurbish the property and re-open it in 2025 “We are very excited to purchase this property and beyond thrilled to bring a new dental practice to the community providing a welcoming environment where patients of all ages can feel comfortable informed and confident to seek dental care which will open its doors to all patients in 2025.” Associate Director – Dental at Christie & Co “We’re delighted to have completed the sale of the practice This is a wonderful opportunity for the new owners to create a great practice and I have no doubt they will make a great success of it.” The practice on Frimley Road was sold for an undisclosed price Visit Christie & Co’s Business Search page to find out more about current medical listings. Keep up-to-date with our latest listings and more… © Christie & Co 2024 | A member of Christie Group Rayogreatest hitssurrey east hampshirenewsFrimley Park Hospital rebuild to go ahead Frimley Park Hospital was found to have reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete Hospitals built from crumbling concrete will be "replaced as a priority" and spared from a spending review Rachel Reeves vowed to undertake The Chancellor announced in July that all projects within the New Hospitals Programme promised by the previous Conservative government would be placed under a spending review But seven hospitals built with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) across England will not be subject to this a letter sent by Health Secretary Wes Streeting to MPs has now suggested The lightweight concrete was used in public buildings including schools and hospitals between the 1950s and 1990s but is less durable than more traditional materials and has started to deteriorate "Central to the review is the understanding that the hospitals built primarily from Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (Raac) need to be replaced as a priority to protect patient and staff safety," Mr Streeting's letter said Listed among the projects outside the scope of the review were seven hospitals earmarked for rebuilding due to the heavy presence of Raac Airedale General Hospital in West Yorkshire James Paget Hospital in Great Yarmouth and Queen Elizabeth Hospital and West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds Five other hospitals were also deemed outside of the scope of the review including Alumhurst Road Children's Mental Health Unit Mr Streeting said the Government wanted to see the New Hospital Programme completed but was "not prepared to offer people false hope about how soon they will benefit from the facilities they deserve" He insisted to MPs the programme needed to be reset to "put it on a sustainable footing" Lib Dem MP for Surrey Heath welcomed the news that Frimley Park Hospital would be rebuilt: "I'm really pleased to be able to confirm that the rebuild of Frimley Park Hospital will go ahead as planned following confirmation today that RAAC-affected hospitals will not be subject to the government's review process "This confirms what I had already been told in the House of Commons by both Wes Streeting and Rachael Reeves "This confirmation will come as highly reassuring news to staff and patients unnecessary and unhelpful speculation about the hospital's future "The next step is to advocate for keeping the new Frimley Park within Surrey Heath on an appropriate site(s) I look forward to working with the project team at Frimley Park to help make this happen." A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said: "We inherited a New Hospitals Programme that is undeliverable and unfunded "We will be honest with patients and will put the programme on a sustainable footing "Patient safety is our biggest concern so rebuilds of hospitals built primarily from Raac alongside those where the full business case is already approved and realistic timeline for delivery of the rest of the programme to ensure we can replace the crumbling hospital estate in England alongside the fundamental reforms that will be introduced in our 10-year plan will ensure we build an NHS that is fit for the future." Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app. More than 80 newly qualified doctors have started their jobs at Frimley hospitals including Wexham Park and Heatherwood A new Frimley doctor examining a volunteer 'patient' on her induction After five years at university medical schools the doctors will begin work on the wards as part of their two-year foundation training They will work across a wide range of specialities These 88 doctors have had a week-long induction where hundreds of staff volunteers and patients came together at Heatherwood Hospital to simulate a normal working shift says this type of induction event is ‘unique’ to Frimley It gives the doctors the opportunity to write prescriptions and interact with their clinical colleagues in a safe environment and performed typical duties expected for their futures said: “I’ve felt very supported by the people around me since I started “I did a ward round first thing this morning and the consultant guided me through and was very understanding.” said: “[It’s been] not as daunting as I thought it would be Voters have had their say in local council elections across Buckinghamshire. Construction workers did make a mistake when building a new £1.3million roundabout, the RBWM cabinet member for highways has said. The Conservatives lost a long-held majority at Buckinghamshire Council and fell one seat short of the 49 needed - but how did the votes fall in the county's south? A murder investigation has been launched in Slough after a 46-year-old man was killed in an attack. Credit: ITV News MeridianFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has increased parking charges at its three hospitals The changes introduced on June 3 impact people turning up at Frimley Park Hospital in Camberley Heatherwood Hospital in Ascot and Wexham Park Hospital in Slough The maximum rise is 20% for longer stay fees including seven and thirty day passes Parking for up to two hours has increased by 20 pence to £4 while parking for more than five hours has increased from £8 to £8.50 the NHS Trust said: "Our car parks are managed by the trust and all income is invested back into car parks There are some exceptions to parking charges including free overnight parking for the parent of a child who remains in hospital and visitors with relatives who are terminally ill By 2025-01-27T12:26:00 The only integrated care system in the top tier of NHS England’s oversight framework has been downgraded Sign into your account here Take out a print and online or online only subscription to get immediate access to: Site powered by Webvision Cloud By 2025-02-27T12:30:00 NHS England has named a new regional director for the North East and Yorkshire nine months after her substantive predecessor left Rayogreatest hitssurrey east hampshirenewsFrimley Park Hospital to get solar panels as part of GB Energy driveFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has secured £6 million in funding Frimley Park Hospital will be getting solar panels as part of a £100 million investment by Great British Energy It comes as Labour plan to open a government-owned renewable energy investment body Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust has secured £6 million to install solar panels and energy storage systems across its hospitals A total of 4,000 solar panels will be installed across Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey Heath Wexham Park Hospital in Slough and Heatherwood Hospital in Ascot Hospitals the size of Frimley Park and Wexham Park produce carbon emissions equivalent to 5,000 to 10,000 homes The initiative supports the trust’s commitment to cut carbon emissions by 50 per cent over the next five years Frimley Health is investing in a wide-ranging sustainability programme including replacing approximately 9,000 light bulbs at each hospital site said: “This is fantastic news for our trust and the communities we serve It’s a big step forward in our journey towards significantly reducing carbon emissions and energy costs.” Frimley Park Hospital is set to be rebuilt on a different site which is made up of two thirds crumbling concrete has been given priority over other hospitals in the government’s new hospitals programme A preferred site is expected to be announced in May Frimley Park Hospital is set to undergo a significant rebuild, a decision initiated in 2023 due to the presence of deteriorating reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) beams, which affect 65 per cent of the hospital’s infrastructure. The new hospital building had been promised first by Boris Johnson and the Conservatives for building in 2025 and completion by 2030. The Health Secretary has now announced that initial construction on the project will be pushed back until 2028/2029, with an unspecified completion date. Dr Al Pinkerton, MP for Surrey Heath, slammed the decision saying that patients had been “desperately let down”. MPs have also called on the Government to release its impact assessment into what the delays to the completion of the project would mean for patients in Surrey Heath and how at risk people being treated at Frimley Park would be without the new building in place. Dr Pinkerton said: “Patient safety here in Surrey Heath is at risk and we have been desperately let down. “We simply can’t wait any longer for Frimley Park Hospital to be rescued. The Conservatives broke their word to our community and now this government has kicked the issue into the long grass. “The Health Secretary must immediately publish the impact assessment of what the delays to completing Frimley Park Hospital will mean for people here in Surrey Heath and how much longer we will have to suffer with not fit for purpose local health services. I will continue fighting for our community day in and day out until we get the commitments we need.” MP for Woking, Will Forster added: "Frimley Park Hospital is a vital local service for Woking residents. I was even born there. It's a disgrace that the redevelopment of it has been pushed back even further. We deserve better." Tel: 01483 802700[email protected]Follow us will be very familiar with the variety of parking areas and car parks dotted around the Park or who may just have not ventured past the main car park/overflow car park field before may be unfamiliar with the other options available Our car park marshals have mentioned to me recently that we have had a number of (late in particular) car parkers when faced with being informed that the overflow car park is now full are reluctant to venture further on into the Park to park perhaps due to being unsure as to the other parking availability and where it is/how far to the start etc so I thought I'd write a news post to tell you all about them (Apologies to those of you who know all of our car parks well Where not to park! please always park only in the designated parking areas at the Park and please do not park along the bottom access road There are no parking signs all the way along this road which leads to all of the other car parks after the main one and if you park there you will be blocking access to the whole of the remainder of the Park and will hinder any emergency vehicles All of the car parks (except the overflow carpark field) have signs which you can read which tell you where parking is and isn't allowed in that area So please take a moment to read and follow the instructions on the signs A map of the car parks, together with our parkrun course and the various marshal positions: the car parks are no longer labelled 1-4 as they were on the original map used for this image Car park A (or 1 in the image) - The main car park This is the largest car park (with the exception of the overflow field) and is accessed by turning left after you enter the Park Car park B - The tall vehicles' parking area Due to the overhead barriers in place at the entrance to the main car park and to access all of the other car parks this is the only car park area if your vehicle is over 2m tall and is situated just outside the entrance to the main car park Please note however that this area is only for tall vehicles after the turning for the 3G football pitches It is only available for our (and other park users') use with the kind permission of the Park and is only available when the ground is deemed good enough for parking or it isn't otherwise in use or ground repairs it does provide a substantial amount of additional parking just over a field's walk away from the start line and is particularly helpful when our numbers tend to be higher in the summer months Car park D - take the first left from the bottom access road after the overflow car park/field This car park provides parking only between the two signs up by the side of the field alongside the road that leads to the railway station area This area is a very helpful parking area and is closer to our start than the overflow car park please be sure only to park between the signs and especially not in front of the emergency access gate Car park E - next to the minature railway station runs accross this car park and we appreciate people not parking here unless absolutely necessary before parkrun We do put cones out marking the edge of our course and would request that anyone parking here respects the cones doesn't park on them and is very careful of any parkrunners still on the course when exiting Car park F (formerly car park 2) - at the end of the road leading to the minature railway This has recently been increased in size and is a useful car park (bigger than it looks) around the corner at the far end of the road just past the railway station garage situated just 280m from the start line Car park G - just before the end of the bottom access road This is the only place where you are permitted to park on the bottom access road next to the fence adjacent to the mainline railway perhaps 4-5 cars in this small parking area Car park H (formerly car park 3) - the furthest car park at the end of the bottom access road The only issue here is to make sure that you don't park on the footpath leading to the Meadow/BBQ field at the top and don't park lower down than the car park signs it is approximately 460m/6 mins walk to the start line It is in fact pretty simple to get to all of the car parks Other than the main car park & car park B all of the other car parks can be reached by just turning right after the entrance to the Park and following the bottom access road just turn left off the bottom access road after the overflow car park we have wonderful car park marshals positioned at the main entrance/overflow car park (when open) but while they are available to advise you when the main car park/overflow car park is full it is your responsibility to read the signs and to always park in accordance with the parking signs at the Park They are volunteers helping our car drivers navigate the various car parking options jog or car share to parkrun wherever possible but if you want to park at Frimley Lodge Park There are multiple car park options to explore and particularly in the winter I hope you found this tour of the car parks helpful and that it may help our visitors to feel confident in parking further on into the Park None of the car parks are far from the parkrun start line and car parks D and F may be a similar distance to the start line as the main car park although we do hope that you will join us first at the bottom of the start/finish field for the main Welcome at 8:50am and First Timers' Welcome at 8:45am