Approximately 3.5% (9.5 billion miles) of all road travel in England relates to patients, visitors, staff and suppliers to the ¾¨Ó㴫ý, contributing around 14% of the system’s total emissions.
The travel and transport workstream of Greener ¾¨Ó㴫ý is implementing a range of interventions to reduce carbon emissions from travel relating to patients, visitors, staff and suppliers to the ¾¨Ó㴫ý.
This includes transitioning the ¾¨Ó㴫ý transport fleet to zero-emission vehicles, reducing unnecessary journeys and enabling healthier, active forms of travel such as cycling and walking.
Ìý ÌýTravel and Transport at SFTThe Trust has established a multi-agency, Transport Strategy Steering Group (TSSG). Through this route we will continue to promote and deliver low carbon strategies to support Green Plan objectives.
Working with a leading provider we have established a platform to support ‘car sharing’ in the commute to and from work.Ìý
In 2020 we installed 14, 7kw Electric Vehicle chargers, available to patients, staff and visitors. We plan to further expand this network and make the Estate ‘EV’ ready.
To promote the use of public transport we have agreed staff discounts in place with the local bus company.
The Non-Emergency Patient Transport service was successfully tendered in 2020 requiring the provider to evidence their progress towards an ultra-low (or zero) emission fleet.
Support for ‘active travel’ has included:
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Our Sustainable Travel Plan
OurÌýsustainable travel plan encourages staff and visitors to Salisbury District Hospital to use more sustainable forms of transport.
As the sustainable travel plan evolves, the Trust recognises that it may be appropriate to consider the adoption of further objectives and revisions to targets to ensure that the sustainable travel plan meets future travel demands and expectations.
We trust you will take the time toÌýread this travel planÌýand in doing so appreciate what it is looking to achieve, what sustainable transport choices you can make and how these will improve the environment for all.
Our staff at Salisbury District Hospital have long been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment they provide for our patients and for their innovation, commitment and professionalism. This has been recognised in a wide range of achievements and it is reflected in our award of ¾¨Ó㴫ý Foundation Trust status. This is afforded to hospitals that provide the highest standards of care.
