The Swindon’s hospital raised around £2.2 million through charging staff, patients, and visitors to park last year. Of that, £1.4m was paid by patients and visitors, while £768,640 came in through charges, NHS Digital data revealed. Figures reveal that patients and visitors paid an average hourly rate of £1.10 at the most expensive of the trust’s three sites, while staff spent 13p per hour at the priciest spot. Here’s what you told us on Facebook… John Mccarthy: Staff parking should be free. Who else pays to park at work? All this clap for the NHS and they are being stung to pay to park at work.
[Lydiard Park picture by Dave Evans - Ridgeway picture by Eleanor Dobson] It s national get moving week and if you re feeling inspired this weekend we ve got some brilliant short walks to enjoy around Swindon without breaking lockdown rules. Whether it s a new priority to get out and move your body, be it because of working from home and being sat down all day or escaping the house for a moment alone, away from home schooling - exercise has become our solace. The benefits of being active far exceed just the physical changes your body may see. The emotional benefits of getting outside in the fresh air and enjoying some gentle exercise can make a huge difference to our mental health, especially for people who suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in the winter months.