FOI 7414 - Fuel and Transport Spend

June 2022

Q1. In the last 12 months, have you increased the fuel allowance for your staff who are eligible to claim back fuel costs? Please answer yes or no. No - The rate remains the same. Our rates are paid in line with standard NHS terms and conditions. The NHS Staff Council will review all motoring costs twice each year in April/May and November/December, using the latest information produced by the AA. If these reviews show that reimbursement rates need to change, in line with the Staff Council agreement, new rates will apply from 1 January and 1 July respectively.

Q1i. If yes, please specify the rate now (June 2022) paid back to staff for fuel costs and the criteria for reimbursement, and what the rate and criteria was in June 2021.

Q2. Between 1st June 2021 and 31st May 2022, how much money did the trust spent on the following? (Please provide totals for each individual point below rather than a group total)

- Providing hire cars for staff   None

- Providing public transport travel passes  Arriva buses £54000 - Free travel for staff to and from the Hospital  within a distance is 2 miles from Medway NHS Foundation Trust

- Investing in pool cars None

Q3. Between 1st June 2020 and 31st May 2021, how much money did the trust spent on the following? (Please provide totals for each individual point below rather than a group total)

- Providing hire cars for staff   None

- Providing public transport travel passes Arriva buses £54000 - Free travel for staff to and from the Hospital within a distance is 2 miles from Medway NHS Foundation Trust

- Investing in pool cars  None