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Managed car parking was re-introduced at many of NHSGGC’s hospital sites from Thursday 1st June during peak hours of 07:00-16:00 Monday to Friday. This action was taken to address some of the peak, weekday challenges that parking at busy hospital sites create, and in doing so strike a balance between the needs of staff, patients and visitors.

We recognise that car parking space allocation has to be properly managed to ensure that our hospitals remain accessible and so that we can minimise potential hazards for both pedestrians and other vehicles.

As was the case prior to the COVID pandemic, there is a system of permit and non-permit staff spaces, combined with allocated parking for patients and visitors as well as spaces for holders of blue badges, which can be utilised by both members of the public and staff. 

Parking at our hospital sites will continue to be free for staff, patients and visitors.  

The following information has been produced to give guidance to staff in relation to how the managed car parking process operates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What proportion of parking at each of our sites is dedicated to staff?

We have to ensure that there is access to parking at all of our sites for staff, patients and visitors. We have a system in place where there is an equitable distribution so that everyone who needs to access our sites and services can. Currently the share of parking for staff including both permit and non-permit at our main acute sites is as follows; Please note these figures exclude blue badge spaces, as these can be used by any blue badge holder (patient or staff).

  • Glasgow Royal Infirmary – 49%
  • Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Royal Hospital for Children campus – 47%
  • Gartnavel campus – 54%
  • Royal Alexandra Hospital Campus – 53%
  • Stobhill – 56%
  • New Victoria – 40%
  • West Glasgow Ambulatory Care Hospital – 44%
Can we extend the amount of parking available to staff?

Unfortunately, at many of our sites, there is no additional land available to extend car parking. A prime example of this is at the GRI. We recognise that hospital sites are often very busy and that staff need parking areas that are dedicated to you. However, our patients and visitors also need to be able to access our buildings and a managed approach is the fairest and most equitable way of ensuring everyone can park free at our sites. 

There are also planning restrictions in place at many sites that prevent any expansion of parking. Find out more about the Board’s net zero targets and aims for sustainability to reduce emissions on our Sustainability webpage.

Can a park and ride system be put in place for staff so we can park offsite and travel to main acute sites to reduce the number of cars on site?

Unfortunately, NHSGGC does not own surplus estate to make such a scheme possible. We do operate an inter-site bus service for staff, which is free, so that if you are able to use public transport to one site, you can still travel between others without the need for a private vehicle. 

What is the criteria for a parking permit?

Permits are for staff who have a requirement to travel off and on site for work purposes, not for travel to and from work.

I have to work across more than one site, will my permit be transferrable?

Individual car parking permits issued for one site can be used at another one.

What is the criteria for use of NHSGGC pool cars?

As we are aware there has been a rise in the number of request to utilise pool cars across various areas of the board due to the increase cost of living. The Corporate Transport team have received high numbers of enquires and request for access to pool cars and for service related pool cars. These request have been managed by the Corporate Transport Team utilising where possible existing pool type cars. In some cases there has been a need to procure additional pool cars for service specific request

Pool Cars for ad hoc users

The Corporate Transport team have been working with a wide variety of service and departmental leads to identify cars/pool type cars that can be better utilised during core hours. There has been a number of services and pool cars identified through this work that would allow ad hoc pool car users to full utilise existing pool type cars within the current fleet of vehicles. Below outlines the current location, number of cars available and the contacts that should be used to book a pool car. It is recommended that booking should be made in advance where possible.

GP OOH – Caledonian House
  • Booking Number – 0141 636 8412
  • 6 Cars available between 8.00am – 5.00pm
  • Pick up and Drop off address – Caledonia House, 140 Fifty Pitches Road, Glasgow,G51 4EB
QEUH Facilities Pool Cars
  • Booking Number – 0141 354 9650
  • 4 Cars available
  • Pick up and Drop off address – QEUH Labs Building, 1345 Govan Road Glasgow, G51 ATF
Gartnavel Royal Hospital
  • Booking Number – 0141 211 6437
  • 2 Cars available between 7.00am – 6.00pm
  • Pick up and Drop off address – Gartnavel Royal Hospital, 1053 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 0YN
Central Decontamination Unit
  • Booking Number – 0141 232 2800
  • 1 Car Available
  • Pick up and Drop off address – Central Decontamination Unit (Cdu), 24 Finlas Street, Cowlairs Industrial Estate, G22 5DT
Central Stores/Pharmacy Distribution Centre
  • Booking number – 0141 211 6560
  • 2 Cars available between 7.00am – 6.00pm
  • Pick up and Drop off address – 21 Dava Street, G51 2JA
Glasgow Royal Infirmary Facilities
Royal Alexandra Facilities
  • Booking Number – 0141 314 7082
  • 1 Car Available
  • Pick up and Drop off address – Facilities Office at RAH, Corsebar Road, Paisley, PA2 9PN

Requirements to drive a Pool Car

Drivers making a booking request for the 1st time will be required to submit their driving licence, the new style photo card licence should be accompanied by the paper copy or the traditional paper copy will be sufficient. An annual driving licence inspection will be carried out by the transport department to ensure registration is maintained and active.

All drivers of NHSGGC pool cars are required by law to hold a full current driving licence, by signing the vehicle log sheet and / or in the course of driving on behalf of NHSGGC business you declare to be the holder of the appropriate licence.

All Pool Car driver must carry out a first use check on the vehicle to identify any defects, accident damage or missing parts. All users must complete the appropriate documentation that will be issued with the vehicle keys. At the end of each booking the driver is responsible for handing the vehicle back in a clean and appropriate condition. All documentation must be returned at the end of each booking with the keys. Damage and Condition of vehicles will be routinely checked with the last driver being held accountable for any un-reported damage or defect.

Future opportunities for Pool Car availability

Currently there are large numbers of vehicles not used during the out of hour’s period. Below is a list of pool type cars that if required could be accessible after 4pm but required daily at 8am.

  • 10 Cars available at Royal Alexandra Hospital – Maternity – contact to be arranged.
  • 4 Cars available at Vale of Leven – Maternity – contact to be arranged.
  • 6 Cars available at Inverclyde Royal Hospital – Maternity – contact to be arranged

Recently developed Pool Cars

As outlined in the introduction there has been large amounts of work developed in conjunction with service leads and departments to provide Pool type cars for employees. Below outlines the services, location and number of Pool Cars place.

  • Renfrewshire HSCP – 3 Cars – based at Mile End and Dykebar Hospital
  • Care Home response team – 1 Car – based at 21 Dava Street Glasgow
  • Barr Street – home service 2 Cars – based at Barr Street Woodside Health Centre.
  • Greenock HC – nursing staff – 4 Cars – based at the Greenock Health Centre
  • Police Custody Nursing Staff – 2 Cars – based at Govan Police Station
  • Oral Health – Stobhill and Dykebar – 2 cars
  • Leverndale Occupational Therapist – 2 Cars based at Leverndale Hospital
  • Mental Health Liaison Service – 3 cars – based at QEUH, GRI and Stobhill
  • QEUH Neurology Ward – 1 Car – QEUH site

Recommendation

There is further opportunity to extend pool car facilities across the board. These opportunities can first be developed by looking at ways of better utilisation of existing fleet. There are a number of small type vans that can be used at certain periods of the day and there can be further developed pool share schemes with services operating out of the same location. The recommendation would be to work with services who have regular “Grey Mileage Claims” and “Staff Taxi Use” to identify pool car facilities that can be shared and better utilised.

 How do I get more information on public transport services?

Traveline Scotland provide journey planning information for public transport services across Scotland.

Are there ways I can save money for travelling to and from work by public transport?

NHSGGC staff can purchase annual season tickets for First Glasgow, SPT ZoneCard and ScotRail and repay the cost via salary deductions over the year. More information is available from Travel Plan Office.

Are there alternatives to annual tickets?

First Glasgow offer 10% discount for NHSGGC staff on 4 weekly season tickets via their First Commuter Travel Club. More information is available from Travel Plan Office.

 Do NHSGGC offer any options for staff to purchase a bike?

Through Cyclescheme you can save between 25-39% on a brand new bike and accessories and spread the cost over 6, 12, 18 or 24 months through your salary. More information is available from Travel Plan Office.

Where can I get more information on car share options?

More information can be found on our staff parking and care share scheme page.

 Is there any staff bus services in operation across GGC?

NHSGGC operates staff shuttle bus services, linking major sites.

Annual Ticket Loan Schemes

Benefits

  • These annual rates can save you up to 25% compared to buying your public transport tickets weekly.
  • Discount on public transport ticket bundles and 4 weekly tickets for First Glasgow via Commuter Travel Club
  • SPT ZoneCard annual ticket prices frozen since 2020
  • Deductions are taken directly from your weekly/monthly salary saving you the initial outlay.
  • Easy one off process each year.
  • No more waiting in a queue for that weekly ticket.
  • ZoneCard – All 8 Glasgow zones for the price of just 3!!

We have different annual public transport ticket loan schemes on offer for all substantive NHSGGC staff.

The application process for all tickets is quite similar please complete the appropriate application form and return it to Travel Plan Office or to the address provided on the form. Staff should submit applications at least 2 weeks prior to preferred ticket start date to ensure there will be enough time for the department to process all applications in time.

Annual SPT ZoneCards

Any member of staff wishing to submit their annual ZoneCard for refund should contact SPT at Zonecardsales@spt.co.uk

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) has agreed to waive the administration charge saving staff yet more money. For more information just click: Ticket prices and Zone Map. Once your application form is processed, SPT will send your ticket by registered post to your home address, as per your application. There are application forms for every type of ZoneCard, please submit the correct one or it cannot be processed. 

For now, SPT have held prices at 2020 prices, so applications dated 2020 continue to be valid. 

Please note that once you have been issued your ZoneCard, SPT will not replace any lost or stolen cards, this item should be insured by the individual through their home contents insurance or similar.

First Glasgow Mobile Annual Ticket

The First Glasgow Mobile Annual Ticket Scheme offers staff the opportunity to purchase an Annual Mobile Ticket from First Glasgow and repay through their weekly/monthly salary.  M tickets are convenient and can be deactivated in event of loss or theft. First offer two mobile ticket types, City (£545) and Network (£645) depending on what area you travel to work from, click here for the First Glasgow Map.  For application forms either click City or Network.

We have been advised by First Bus, annual ticket prices will be increasing from 31st March 2024. However, staff can still purchase an annual ticket at the old price for tickets starting from 29th April. An annual City ticket will increase to £565 and Network ticket will increase to £665. The new prices will apply for tickets starting from 27th May. New forms for tickets starting from this date are available on request from the Travel Plan Office at travelpo@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Annual paper ticket options have been withdrawn by First Bus.

Please note, if you live and work in City zone then you only need to buy a City ticket however if you live in the Local zone and need to travel into or through the City zone then you will need to buy a Network. 

The next scheduled start date for annual bus tickets is Monday 29th April 2024. Completed applications for this date need to be received by Travel Plan Office no later than Monday 15th April 2024.

Mobile Ticket

  • Please provide provide name, email address and mobile number on the application submitted to Travel Plan Office
  • Download the First Bus app and register your details
  • Once approved, First Bus will add the ticket to your account in advance of the scheduled start date
  • The staff member can activate the ticket on a date that suits them
First Glasgow NHS staff discount – Commuter Travel Club

NHSGGC staff can always benefit from a 10% discount on First Glasgow 4 weekly season tickets, and ticket bundles, direct to their mobile, through the First Glasgow Commuter Travel Club.

NHSGGC staff can still apply for annual First Glasgow tickets, through salary deductions, as per the information above, but the Commuter Travel Club supplements this offer, for staff who many not wish to commit to an annual ticket.

Visit First Commuter Travel Club and follow the easy steps to register.

This link also provides a helpful list of frequently asked questions, but if you require more information on this, please contact Travel Plan Office on travelpo@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

ScotRail Annual Ticket 

The ScotRail Annual Ticket Scheme offers staff the opportunity to purchase an Annual Ticket from ScotRail and repay through their weekly/monthly salary. Ticket prices can be found at the Scotrail Website or from any ScotRail ticket office.  Download the application form, which also has terms and conditions. If applying for the first time, please apply for your free Smartcard first. Once you have your Smartcard, your annual ticket can be added remotely to your Smartcard by ScotRail. 

ScotRail will be increasing prices by approximately 8.7% from 1st April 2024. More information is available from Transport Scotland.

ScotRail have removed peak time fares from 2nd October 2023 – 28th June 2024. This will mean far cheaper travel options for those who need to travel at peak times. More information on this is available from ScotRail.

Please note that once you have been issued your ScotRail ticket, ScotRail have no obligation to replace any lost or stolen cards, this item should be insured by the individual through their home contents insurance or similar. Also you cannot purchase the ticket online and then claim back, you must follow the application process.

ScotRail Annual ticket refunds

Any refund is calculated from the date the Season Ticket was handed in. It will be the difference between the price you paid and the cost of a ticket or tickets for the period for which you have actually used the ticket, plus a £10 administration fee. Because of the discounts on longer term Season Tickets, refunds are not made pro rata to the periods before/after surrender and Annual Season Tickets have no refund value after about 10 1/2 months. More information on refund process for season tickets is available from National Rail.

Stagecoach NHS staff discount 

Stagecoach offer a range of discounted season ticket options for NHSGGC staff via Staff Benefits. For more information, please visit Stagecoach.

Public Transport – Flexible ticket options

For staff who do not wish to opt for a public transport annual ticket, there are other options available. 

First Glasgow, McGill’s, ScotRail, SPT Subway, Stagecoach West & West Coast Motors provide a range of public transport tickets that can be purchased on bus or via their apps. Generally, bus operators provide more ticket options and discounts via their apps. These include individual day tickets, bundles of day tickets to be used over a set period of time or ones that can be used over a longer period. First Glasgow also offer NHSGGC staff discount on these tickets, via their Commuter Travel Club. These provide savings against purchasing individual tickets. For more information on the range of tickets offered, please click the appropriate link below.

Glasgow Tripper Ticket provides travel on First Glasgow, Glasgow Citybus, McGill’s, Stagecoach West and Whitelaws for one day, one week or for ticket bundles. These tickets can also be purchased via the First Glasgow, McGill’s and West Coast Motors ticket apps.

For further information, please call 0141 451 1646/1647 or email Travel Plan Office

Initiatives, storage and maps

Latest news – Dr Bike and staff engagement events planned!

Forthcoming Events

We have received funding from Paths for All to allow us to host more “Dr Bike” and information events for staff. The information events cover all aspects of active and sustainable travel options for staff including Cycle to Work scheme, annual public transport season ticket options and journey planning. More events to follow for April. Watch this space!

If you would like to be added to the circulation for the Bicycle Users Group, please email travelpo@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.

OVO Glasgow Nextbike – Staff discount

OVO Bikes Glasgow, powered by Nextbike provided a number of discounted memberships for NHSGGC staff for £5, plus a £5 deposit. This allowed memberships access to the OVO Bikes scheme Glasgow, providing unlimited 60-minute push bike journeys as well as two 20 minute e-bike journeys every 24 hours, till 31st March 2024. We are in discussion with Nextbike about whether this offer can be extended beyond 31st March 2024, but to date we have no further update. Once we have more information on this, we will let current subscribers know, and post information here.

Cycle support
Cycle storage options

There are a range of cycle storage facilities at our acute sites for staff to use. Bicycles should be secured using an approved lock. Any bicycles left over a period of time will be removed to ensure availability of these facilities for those who need them on a daily basis. Guidance on how to secure your bike is available from Glasgow City Council.

For more information on changing and showering facilities, please contact the relevant Site Facilities department. For more information on cycling to work, including Cyclescheme, please contact travelpo@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Gartnavel General/Royal Hospital
  • Secure cycle shelters are located at the main entrance to Gartnavel General (30 bikes) and adjacent to the Beatson (20 bikes)
  • Secure cycle shelter (10 bikes) at car park near Admin Building. 
  • Cycle racks are also located outside J B Russell House and Gartnavel Royal
  • The key for the Beatson cycle shelter and Gartnavel General main entrance is available for a £5 refundable deposit. Contact the General Office, attached to the Cashiers Office in the admin corridor at Gartnavel General
  • Showers are available in the Administration building, JB Russell House and west end of West House for Gartnavel Royal and are located within staff changing areas. Please contact the respective site Facilities Management for more information.
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
  • Cycle racks for 50 bikes and clothing storage lockers are available internally at ground floor level within Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB) in the link corridor. The lockers require a £1 coin to operate (deposit)
  • There is also secure cycle storage at the entrances at Medical Block (50 bikes) and at New Lister Building (20 bikes), with cycle racks outside the entrance to New Lister Building, towards the rear of MacEwan Building and at the car park at A & E
  • There are also cycle pods outside New Lister Building, which are managed by the University
  • There are shower facilities available in Centre Block ground floor level near to security desk, key available from security. Showers are also available in male and female changing rooms outside wards 24 and 33 of Surgical Block. There are also female showers in the female changing rooms in QEB lower ground level.
Inverclyde Royal Hospital
  • A secure shelter for 10 bikes is located outside the main hospital entrance. Bicycle lockers are situated adjacent to the main hospital entrance area
  • There are staff changing and shower facilities available on Level ‘B’ (lower ground floor).
New Stobhill Hospital
  • Secure cycle storage is located at the main hospital at East & West entrances. Cycle racks are also located at these locations.
  • Secure cycle storage for 10 bikes at shelters at Skye House and Belmont Centre.
  • Showers are located within the staff changing area on the third floor of the main hospital.
New Victoria Hospital
  • There is a secure cycle shelter located at the main entrance to the hospital. There are cycle racks in the underground car park
  • There is also a Bike Repair stand at the secure cycle shelter at the main entrance
  • The code for the shelters is available from Facilities 
  • Changing areas with shower and locker facilities are located within the secure staff changing area on the second floor of the hospital
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital & Royal Hospital for Children’s Campus
  • There are various secure cycle stores at the QEUH campus: Capacity is shown in brackets
    Maternity block (10), opposite A & E entrance (30) adjacent to the Office Block (100), rear of the CMB (60), Neurological Sciences (10), Lollipop Lane (10). The QEUH walking and cycling map shows the location of cycle parking across the campus and information on staff shower and changing facilities
  • There is also a Bike Repair stand at the “Yellow” bike shelter at car park 1, near the entrance to Children’s Hospital.
Royal Alexandra Hospital
  • A secure shelter is available at the main entrance to A & E and at the side of the Paediatric Building
  • There is also a cycle shelter situated at the top of the main patient and visitor car park
  • There are an additional cycle lockers situated between the main concourse and OT/Physio area (small external area)
  • Contact Cashiers Office at ground floor, near cafe, for access to the shelters. Simon Millar – Chair of BUG 0141 314 6609 (46609)2 can also provide support
  • Showers are available within staff changing areas within the Main Building, Theatres and Maternity.
Vale of Leven
  • A secure, enclosed cycle shed is situated across from the only bus stop on the site, which is positioned at the old entrance to the Maternity Unit 
  • There is also a cycle rack under the covered area directly behind the bus stop where bikes can be secured safely for a short period of time only.(Not overnight)
  • Changing and shower facilities are available within the male and female changing rooms
  • To obtain a key for entry to the secure bike shed a small deposit is required which should be paid to the cashier at the main entrance who will issue the key.
West Glasgow ACH
  • Secure cycle parking is available at the main hospital entrances. There are also bike racks in these areas
  • Female staff changing area with shower and locker facilities are located on the ground floor within the Bute corridor.
  • Male changing and shower facilities are located on the 1st floor of the tower opposite the Staff Coffee Lounge.
Cycling and walking maps

NHSGGC have developed walking and cycling guides for our Acute Sites.

The maps provide information for staff, visitors and outpatients walking and cycling routes, public transport options and access points surrounding the site.

Please click on the links below to access and download a copy:

Cycle to Work Scheme

Cyclescheme bike availability

With the increased demand for cycling, many retailers are struggling to meet demand. Before submitting your application, please check your preferred retailer has your bike in stock. This will also ensure you know how much you need to apply for. 

More information on stock availability is available from Cyclescheme

Cyclescheme repayment period options

From 5th December 2022, additional repayment options of 18 and 24 months will be available, meaning even more people can become regular cyclists and afford higher-priced items like e-bikes and have the opportunity to explore cycling as an option for their commute. 

Cycling is not only good for your health, it saves you time and money and is much better for the environment. Through Cyclescheme you can save between 25-39% on a brand new bike and accessories and spread the cost over 6, 12, 18 or 24 months through your salary. 

1. It’s here to stay; the scheme is effective and will continue to run
2. You can now save on bikes of any value using the scheme
3. You can now get any accessories and components you need to stay in saddle.

Benefits
  • Save money on the cost of a brand new bike and equipment, average saving is around 32%*
  • Get Fit by cycling to work.
  • Lose weight.
  • Reduce your individual carbon footprint.
  • Save money on your regular fuel bill.
  • No stress having to find a parking space.
  • Good scenic cycle routes away from the congested main roads.
  • Easy to use online scheme
  • Have a new bike and/or equipment within 14 days.
Scheme description and application process explained

The Cycle to Work scheme is a salary sacrifice scheme, this means that instead of making a ‘direct’ saving on the purchase you make the saving on your tax and NI contributions as the monthly deductions come off your gross wage (pre tax & NI.)  For example – prior to this change if you wanted to get a £1,500 cycle to work package you would have requested a certificate for £1,000 and added £500 of your own funds. This would have resulted in a standard rate taxpayer saving £250 (inc. an ownership fee). Now, you would save £375 (inc. an ownership fee). Everything you need to stay in the saddle

Important information. Please read before applying
  • In line with other salary sacrifice schemes, pension contributions into the NHS pension scheme are deducted from your full salary before the deduction of the salary sacrifice. If you need any more information, please contact your Payroll Officer before applying
  • The deductions must not take you below the lower earnings limit
  • You must also be employed by NHSGGC for the period of the hire agreement (6, 12, 18 and 24 month hire options are available if staff are on a contracted post)
How to apply
  1. Please visit Cyclescheme retailer you wish you shop with and get a quote for your desired bike package, alternatively if you know how much you want to spend just apply for that amount. 
  2. Visit the Cyclescheme website and enter the required details – you will also need to agree to and sign your online Salary Sacrifice Agreement as part of your online application. The code for NHSGGC is 6b370
  3. Travel Plan Office will review your application and approve or decline it.
  4. If approved you will receive an email from Cyclescheme to start the Sign & Collect process and at this point you will need to confirm which Cyclescheme retailer you are using.
  5. You will then receive your Certificate number and Redemption Code by e mail. Take this in-store to your chosen retailer/or follow the online retailer process steps and redeem for your Cyclescheme package.
  6. Whilst you are in store the retailer will redeem your certificate. They will then send you an SMS with a link to sign your Hire Agreement. Once completed you can head home with your new cycling gear.
  7. Payments will be deducted from your weekly/monthly salary over 6, 12,18 or 24 months, usually beginning the month following application.

The only items you’re not allowed to save on are:

  • GPS ride trackers and navigational computers
  • Cameras (such as GoPros)
  • Car bike racks
  • Turbo trainers or rollers.
End of hire agreement.

At the end of the hire period (12 months), Cyclescheme will contact employees to discuss the three options available.

  1. The most attractive option for employees and the one that NHSGGC would always recommend will be to pay a small, refundable deposit (3% if under £500 or 7% if £500+ of the certificate value) and continue to use the bicycle or safety equipment for an extended period of up to 36 months upon which time the bike and/or equipment will be transferred to you.
  2. Hand back the bike and or equipment (not recommended)
  3. Pay the HMRC set fair market value, 18% if under £500 and 25% if £500+ (again, not recommended) which would make the bike/equipment ‘yours’ after 12 months however this reduces drastically the savings made through the scheme

More information on the end of hire process is available from Cyclescheme.

Further information

Contact Cyclescheme on info@cyclescheme.co.uk or email travelpo@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Staff Parking

Information including link to the NHSGGC Staff Car Parking Policy and Operational Procedures

Staff Car Parking Permit holders have access to designated car parks on all sites covered by the NHSGGC Car Parking Policy.

Link to current Parking Policy and Operational Procedures can be found at NHSGGC Parking Policy Doc.

Please note that the application form on this document is no longer to be used, more info on correct site specific applications in content below.

What NHSGGC sites have managed car parking and require a permit?
  • Gartnavel Campus
  • Glasgow Royal Infirmary
  • Royal Alexandra Hospital
  • QEUH
  • Stobhill
  • Victoria ACH
  • West Glasgow ACH
Staff Parking Permit Application Process and Forms

Staff permits are allocated on the basis of frequency of need to use your personal vehicle to undertake NHS duties, and supply and demand at each site. You apply for a permit for your base site which allows you to park in the permit areas of other NHSGGC sites with managed car parking in place, you do not apply for each site you require to attend for work.

Not all sites use the same application, please see below or click on site to download the correct application;

Please only submit the above application forms after they have been verified by your GM and Director.

They can be e-mailed to permits@ggc.scot.nhs.uk. Nb, this e-mail address receives a very high number of enquires and as such a response may take some time.

Staff Non Permit Holders

A number of parking bays will also be set aside for non-permit holding staff at each of following sites.

  • Gartnavel Campus: Area adjacent to transport depot at Shelley Court
  • Glasgow Royal Infirmary: MSCP Level 4
  • Royal Alexandra Hospital: Various locations at front rear and side of the hospital building
  • QEUH: Surface Car Parks: P4, P5, P7
  • Stobhill: Adjacent to nursery
  • Victoria ACH: Entrance ‘A’
  • West Glasgow ACH: Lower car park.

These spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to review of effect on car park management arrangements at each site.

Car Share Permit Information

We encourage staff to car share where practical and possible. Car sharing can help you reduce your daily travel costs while helping to reduce CO2 emissions at the same time. You can take turns driving and you do not have to do it every day. It’s completely flexible.

Regular car-sharers save on average £80 a month – that’s nearly £1000 per year! They drastically reduce CO2 emission which helps towards a healthier and happier community.

Please note that car share permits are available on selected sites, West Glasgow ACH, QEUH, Gartnavel Hospitals Campus and RAH. 

  • Reduce your individual carbon footprint.
  • Reduce stress, share the driving.
  • No need to change your insurance.
Car Share information and application form
  1. Contact the travel plan office by email travelpo@ggc.scot.nhs.uk or phone 0141 451 1646 or 0141 451 1647
  2. Complete the Application Form for each car share team member. This is an online process, via Staffnet, and the travel plan office will process your application and notify applicants within 10 to 14 working days *only available through intranet.
Car Share Permit holders must observe the following terms and conditions

Permit holders must observe the following terms and conditions.

  • Permits can only be used for car share journeys and must not be used for single occupancy journeys. If team members are on leave then the car share permit cannot be used.
  • Please ensure your car share team is still in place when you enter the car parks as attendants will be monitoring the car share permit spaces.
  • The permit is issued for use by members of the car share group ONLY. It is not transferable and must not be used for single occupancy journeys.
  • Misuse or breaches will result in the permit being withdrawn.
  • Notify the Travel Plan office (travelpo@ggc.scot.nhs.uk) if your team membership changes.
  • Please notify by return if you no longer require a car share permit.
  • Staff are encouraged to extend the membership of their car sharing teams and are encouraged to find additional matches for your commute.

For more information contact Travel Plan Office on 0141 451 1467 [61467] or email travelPO@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Concern regarding insurance for those officially car sharing

The Association of British Insurers is supportive of car sharing and have agreed that insurance cover will not be affected if passengers contribute towards your journey costs (including fuel, vehicle depreciation and associated vehicle running costs), as long as lifts are given in a vehicle seating eight passengers or less. The principle being that a profit is not made from private travel.

Over 300 insurance providers are members of the ABI, accounting for about 95% of the motor insurance market in the UK. Drivers with any concerns, however, should check with their own insurance company as terms and conditions may vary between insurance providers over time.

Pool Cars

Pool cars are available for staff to access at a number of sites, with many of these electric vehicles. More information is available from Pool Cars under Managed Car Parking pages.

For more information on alternatives to driving and the boards sustainable and active travel schemes please look at the following link Travel Information for Staff – NHSGGC

The maximum number of NHSGGC staff that can be carried on each Shuttle Bus is limited to 4.

Local Bus Services

  • Stagecoach X19 operates between Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Queen Elizabeth University Hospitals (QEUH) via Glasgow City Centre. 
  • First Glasgow 77 operates at regular intervals to link Glasgow City Centre, Partick, West Glasgow ACH and QEUH.
  • McGills service 17 operates between Foxbar, RAH, Paisley and QEUH.

Dedicated Shuttle Bus Services

There are timetabled services between the below noted sites.

  • Glasgow Royal Infirmary to Gartnavel General Hospital 
  • Glasgow Royal Infirmary to Stobhill ACH
  • Gartnavel General Hospital to QEUH
  • QEUH to Glasgow Royal Infirmary
  • QEUH to New Victoria ACH
  • RAH to Vale of Leven – more journeys have been added

Important Information

There is no advance booking of seats, availability is on a ‘first come first served’ basis. Shuttle Bus Service is only available for use by NHSGGC Staff or authorised persons. No patient travel is allowed. Timetables correct as of 16th June 2023.

Whilst every effort will be made to operate according to the above timetables, journey times may be affected by inclement weather and/or road traffic conditions.

Save money! Get fit! Help the environment!

In this section you will find information, links and various initiatives that makes it cheaper, easier and more environmentally sustainable for staff to travel to and from their place of work and between sites. Many staff have to travel for business during the working day. Many of the local journeys could be far more pleasant and convenient if we do not take a car, and cycling for short trips can be just as quick as driving.

Further Information

For more information, please contact Travel Plan Office on 0141 451 1646/47 or email: travelpo@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.