Trust HQ
Edward Jenner Court
1010 Pioneer Avenue
Brockworth
Gloucester
GL3 4AW
Tel: 0300 421 8100
E-mail: freedomofinformation@ghc.nhs.uk Website: www.ghc.nhs.uk
Date: 13th July 2022
Sent via e-mail to: – Charlotte Lynch request-870879-988188eb@whatdotheyknow.com
Freedom of Information Request – Ref: FOI 139-2022
Thank you for your recent Freedom of Information request. Please find our response below:
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. We confirm that we pay the nationally agreed Agenda For Change mileage rates as outlined in the public domain here – Mileage allowances FAQs | NHS Employers https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/mileage-allowances-faqs.. These rates haven’t changed since 1 July 2014. We confirm that, in view of the significant increase in mileage costs due to fuel prices, and, the fact that many of our staff work in community roles which necessitate travel to provide care, we have locally agreed to temporarily remove the cap at 3,500 business miles, when the 56 pence reimbursement rate would normally fall to 20 pence thereafter, between 1st April and 30 June 2022. 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.
The business mileage rate as of June 2022 is 56 pence a mile. We are currently reviewing whether we revert back or extend this temporary removal of the cap back to 56 pence up to 3,500 miles and 20 pence thereafter. . 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
– Providing public transport travel passes
We don’t provide hire cars for staff or directly issue public transport travel passes. However, our staff can access bus discounts as follows: • Through Stagecoach West who operate throughout Gloucestershire and NHS staff can benefit from a single fee for any single journey across the Stagecoach West network. • Pulham’s Coaches who operate bus services on the eastern side of the county. Again NHS Show staff can benefit from reduced fares.
– Investing in pool cars Between 1st June 2021 & 31st May 2022, we invested in 26 new vehicles all replacements for old vehicles. at a cost in the period of £38,960.87
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 – Providing public transport travel passes
Please see response to Q2.
– Investing in pool cars Between 1st June 2020 & 31st May 2021, we invested in 2 new vehicles at a cost in the period of £3,472.32
Should you have any queries in relation to our response in this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me. If you are unhappy with the response you have received in relation to your request and wish to ask us to review our response, you should write to: –
– Head of Legal Services / Associate Director of Corporate Governance Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Edward Jenner Court
1010 Pioneer Avenue
Gloucester Business Park
Brockworth
GLOUCESTER GL3 4AW
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If you are not content with the outcome of any review, you may apply directly to the Information Commissioner’s Office ICO. for further advice/guidance. Generally, the ICO will not consider your case unless you have exhausted your enquiries with the Trust which should include considering the use of the Trust’s formal complaints procedure. The ICO can be contacted at: The Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF.
Yours sincerely,
Freedom of Information Officer
On behalf of Gloucestershire Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust
FOI Request
I'd like to request the following information please.
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.
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
- Providing public transport travel passes
- Investing in pool cars
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
- Providing public transport travel passes
- Investing in pool cars