Carer's organisation parking permit: apply and information

Mental health and healthcare organisations can apply for an All area medical/carer permit which can be used by their staff to park in Sheffield’s parking zones. The permit is a paper disc with a timer which will allow staff to park in any permit zone outside the city centre for a limited time.

If you work for the NHS

If you are an NHS practitioner or carer you should apply for a separate parking permit.

If you work for the Council

These parking permits are for:

• mental health social workers visiting a patient who may need to be detained under the Mental Health Act
• primary care outreach nurses
• TB nurses
• Health Visitors
• family support workers

Exceptions

You can’t use the permit to park in the parking zones at:

• the city centre (including Hawley Street car permit car park)
• Falding Street
• Holme Lane
• Loxley New Road
• Vaughton Hill

Cost

Each permit costs £10 and is valid for a year. You will need to apply for a new permit if you lose your current permit. If you have only lost your timer disc we can send you a new one for £2.50.

How long a permit will last

Permits are issued for up to 12 months. It is your responsibility to ensure your permit is renewed.

Where you can use the permit

You can park in any designated permit bay for 2 hours at a time. A permit does not guarantee you parking directly at an address.

You should make sure both the permit and timer disc are clearly displayed, that the vehicle is not parked in the same space for more than 2 hours and that the arrival time is set accurately.

If the client or patient regularly needs longer care visits, they may be eligible to apply for a resident's carer permit. Clients or patients who require an occasional longer visit may provide a visitor permit.

Apply for a permit

Once we have all your supporting evidence, we will respond to your application within 5 working days. If your application requires further investigation we will contact you within 28 working days.