Summary:

The 47 included staff had worked in the trust for an average of circa 10 years (range 4 month to 27 years). Participants were employed in 10% in administration or clerical profession, 24% were doctors, 24% midwifes and 35% nurses. 

88% of staff usually used West staff car park. 

96% feel it requires more security (security guards, monitoring). 47% feel personally not safe, 34% think it is not safe to park the car in it.

96% said that staff on night shift should have extra parking close to the hospital.

62% said that staff on late or long shift should have extra parking close to the hospital, 21% said it not to be necessary.

26% of staff had their car damaged in the car park by an accident, with a median cost of £ 300 (range £ 150 to £ 6000). Incidences were reported to the "Trust via the car park attendant", via the School of Health Sciences, and to police. There seems not to be a system in place to report incidences.
Only one case had been observed by a member of public and reported to police. In all other cases the vehicle or person causing it were not found.
There is an increase of incidences since 1997, the maximum being in 2005.

In 11% the car was broken in while parking in the staff car park.
The average damage caused was £ 267. In none case the person causing it was found.
There were no incidences in 2004 and 2005.

Staff made many suggestions which have been listed in the particulars.

I hope this survey may contribute to a rational of possible review and improvements to staff car park security and safety.

Details of survey:

This survey was performed on the 12th January 2006 and all forms returned until 20th January 2006 were included.

48 forms were returned, of which 1 was excluded because of the person not using the staff car park.
47 forms were included. I myself did not participate in the survey.

Time with trust

Participants were with the trust between 4 month and 27 years, an average of 10 years and 7 months, and a median of 9 years and 2 months. (46 answers).

Profession

Participants worked in 10% in administration or clerical profession, 24% were doctors, 24% midwifes and 35% nurses. 5% were auxiliary nurses and 2% playstaff. (42 answers).

Car parks used

88% of staff usually used West staff car park, 6% usually used the main car park and 6% gave no answer.

Does staff feel personally safe in the staff car park?

47% of staff feel unsafe in the staff car parks, 53% feel safe. The results subdivide on a 6-step scale from 0 "Very unsafe" to 5 "Very safe".

Does staff feel their cars are parked safely in the staff car park?

66% of staff feel their car are parked safely in the staff car park, 34% think it is not safe. The results are spread on a 0-to-5 6-step scale.

Should night staff have parking close to the hospital?

96% of respondents said that staff on night shift should have extra parking close to the hospital; 2% did not know and 2% said no.

Of the respondents 73% did have night shift duties, 21% had none, and 6% did not answer the question.

Should staff on late or long shift have parking close to the hospital?

62% answered that staff on late or long shift should have extra parking close to the hospital, 21% said it not to be necessary, 15% did not know, and 2% did not answer the question.

Of the respondents 79% did have late or long shift duties, 15% had none, and 6% did not answer the question.

Should security guards monitor or patrol the staff car park?

96% of staff feels that the staff car park should either be monitored or patrolled by security guards (visible security).

Has the car ever been damaged in the staff car park?

26% of staff had their car damaged in the car park by an accident (12/47).

In only one case the vehicle / driver causing it was found.
All reported one incidence, except for two staff who had two and respectively three incidences.

Of the 12 staff who reported an incidence, 9 gave the year of the incidence (resulting in 12 incidence years due to multiple damage).

The average damage was £ 1400 per incidence (5 responses), the median £ 300, the range £ 150 to £ 6000.

The incidence was reported to the "Trust via the car park attendant" in two cases, via the School of Health Sciences in one case, to police in two cases (9 respondents).

One case had been observed by a member of public and reported to police. In all other cases the vehicle or person causing it were not found.

Not include is the case where the car had been stolen from the back of the hospital in 1995.

Has your car ever been broken in while in the staff car park?

In 11% the car was broken in while parking in the staff car park (5/47).

 
All 5 cases gave the year of the incidence:

The average damage caused was £ 267 (3 responses), the median £ 300, the range £ 150 to £ 350.

The incidences were reported to the "Trust via the car park attendant" in one case, to police in 4 cases.
In none case the person causing it was found.

Suggestions made by staff

Following suggestions were made by staff:

1) There should be ample car parking places. 2) Security guard/patrol should more for that car park
A person walking around car park constantly, and more so after a late shift and nights, for safety of staff, we pay for it.
Car park attendants unavailable at end of shift. Cars are often parked near trees and at 9.30pm to 10.00pm. No one is available staff should be escorted to cars.
CCTV cover
CCTV cover
CCTV. Escorting for lone females at night.
Clever security perhaps in areas, after afternoon shift security safety patrol at the top of the path. Also for 14 years we have parked outside the hospital on Saturdays why this has changed in the last nine months.
I feel lone women are not safe to go across to the car park after a late shift or coming on for a night shift. Parking should be provided nearer to hospital for these shifts -Something should also be done about Saturday morning parking - we should park at front of hospital without being penalised.
Late shift should park near to hospital. More lights.
More cameras OR more patrolling
More car park spaces allocated around the hospital. When come to work at 11:30 onwards hardly any spaces. More lighting and security checks.
More car park spaces and more supervision of the cars
More car parking spaces; when on afternoon shifts, no spaces in car park.
More lighting
More lighting is needed in the car parks so all areas are safe + all are illuminated.
More man power for more effective security.
More security and more lights in areas where cars are parked.
More security cameras, more security patrolling day and night. My car was stolen during the morning between 9 and 12a.m.
More spaces in car park, more lighting, more patrols.
More spaces needed.
More spaces! Trying to park for a p.m. shift is a nightmare.
More spaces. More lighting and security guards walking around car park when dark.
Not being penalised on Saturday when having to park elsewhere due to Saturday Carpark Sale.
Patrols around the times shifts change. Cameras in West Car Park.
People should be thought to park their cars properly and not take up 2 spaces. Also to be careful how they open their doors so as not to bump other people's cars with their doors.
Someone patrolling during the day as you can't get in, as the security men put car park full sign up when you see spaces and there are cars coming out. You end up queuing for main car park + then you are late for shift!! Extra security at night.
The presence of more security guards - but pleasant, helpful ones. Better lighting.
We need bigger car park. Needs to be better lit at night.
We need more spaces!
Yes -> The car boot sale should occur elsewhere. If you park on a night shift in the staff car park it is a nightmare to get your car out on Saturday am. It is a staff car park for staff.
Yes. More security. Happier security men. More lighting. Why re-new pass yearly? Waste of time & finances.
Yes. Visible supervision of car parks.

There are many more details in this survey, which could not be included so far.