We are preparing CRH for construction of the new clinical building. This work will include routing essential services such as power and water on site and will mainly be happening in our car parks. You will start to see the work happening in the coming weeks, and it is expected to last around nine months.

Colleagues will be an important part of making sure there is minimal disruption on site, so we are asking you to take some immediate actions:

• Do not park on site. We know there are some colleagues parking at CRH who should not be. There will be extra measures on site, and tickets will be issued. Colleagues will be stationed on barriers to guide people to the right places, and there will be more patrols across all our parking areas, including short stay. We have heard from our patients and visitors that it is difficult to find parking, so please help make sure our parking spaces are available for them to use.
• Use alternative options for travelling to CRH, including our park and ride, shuttle bus service, and public transport. Lots of information on all these options can be found on the intranet.
• If you are on site, for example, as a priority permit holder, or for a drop off, follow the signage, and leave routes clear for emergency services.

All pedestrian routes will continue to be open throughout the work.

Thank you for your patience and for leaving our parking spaces free for patients and visitors.

There will be no disruption to the delivery of our services and information for our patients and visitors will be shared in the coming weeks.

We have included some initial answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below. If you have a question which is not included here, please email: AskReconfiguration@cht.nhs.uk

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why can’t colleagues park on the CRH site?

We ask that colleagues do not park on the CRH site as we need to keep spaces free for our patients, and their visitors.

Our security teams will be carrying out patrols and will issue parking tickets if required. We know it may be frustrating, but it is a temporary measure while we build the new multi-storey car park which is due to complete in summer 2026.

How will you help colleagues with keeping safe in the winter months while it is dark if they can’t park on site?

The secure Park and Ride service has timetables to accommodate shift patterns at different times of the day, including night shifts. There are plans in place for winter that make it a better option than walking in the dark if you park your car on nearby roads.

We’ve invested heavily in additional safety and security measures in our Park and Ride car parks, this includes regular security patrol and CCTV coverage at the car parks. We would strongly encourage colleagues to use the official Park and Ride car parks as these provide the safest option for you and your vehicle.

Drivers can also wait until people are in their cars before leaving when it is dark. In the mornings you have the option to wait in your car and the bus will flash its lights on arrival.

The car parks will also be gritted over the winter months. Timetable information about the Park and Ride is available on the intranet here: Park and Ride - CHFT Intranet

Will there be any noise disruption?

We are working with our contractors to see what noise impact this work will have. We are also working with our Infection Prevention and Control colleagues to assess any impact on clinical areas which may face the car park. We will let you know about any noise disruption in the coming weeks ahead of work starting. 

What will you do for colleagues who have a Priority Parking Permit?

A separate communication will be sent to all colleagues who have a Priority Parking Permit on reallocation of spaces.

What will you be telling patients?

We are working on clear communications for patients and visitors. This will include information on our website, digital screens on site, text messages, use of DrDoctor and information for colleagues who book appointments.

There will be clear signage in place around CRH to let people know where work is currently happening and where alternative parking can be found.

Why couldn’t you wait until the Multi Storey Car Park is built?

We are due to start construction on our new clinical building at CRH in summer 2026 and these essential services are needed ahead of the construction starting. Unfortunately, there is no other time we would be able to fit this work in as to not cause a significant delay in building our new hospital building.

What will the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) mitigations be?

IPC colleagues will be completing walk arounds of areas and will speak to those areas directly affected by the works about the mitigations which will be needed to keep patients and colleagues safe.

Will there be any impact on Shuttle Buses?

There may be a short delay on some of our Shuttle Buses, please allow an additional 5-10 minutes for your journey. We are open to any feedback about our Shuttle Bus service, please use our feedback form: Feedback - CHFT Intranet

How do I get a Park and Ride permit?

Colleagues who are based at CRH can request a Park and Ride permit. You can find information about the service and how to apply for a permit on the intranet here: Park and Ride - CHFT Intranet

What are the public transport options to get to CRH?

The following buses stop near to Calderdale Royal Hospital:

• X1 Halifax to Huddersfield (First Bus) 
• 501 Halifax to Huddersfield (First Bus)
• 343 - Halifax - West Vale - Greetland - Elland - Blackley - Lindley – Huddersfield (Team Pennine)
• 536, 537 Halifax to Huddersfield (First Bus, Team Pennine)
• 561 Halifax to Ripponden Circular (Team Pennine)

Timetables can be found on the First Bus and Team Pennine websites.

What if I want to park at HRI and get the Shuttle Bus?

You will need to apply for a parking permit at HRI via Nexus. More information about permits can be found on the intranet here: Car parking permits and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) - CHFT Intranet

Is overnight and weekend parking affected?

There will be no changes to overnight and weekend parking in our Women and Children’s Car Park.