Currently we are working towards the scheme and waiting to set a datefor the launch. There are several departments involved in setting upthe scheme and not all have finalised. There will be a communicationgoing out to all Trust employees as soon as we have a definite date.
I think lots of people look at the scheme and in the end its easier just to buy a bike yourself.
There's a NHS group I think called links that may help.
Thank you for route guidance doc - that's how I get to my current practice, but, once you get over from Meadowhall & into Rotherham its all dual carriage-way up to the hospital and I'm trying to find a better way which is proving difficult.
According to my wife who works at the RHH at the moment STH are opening up a bike to work scheme in February - its only open for 2 weeks though from around the 14th. I'm afraid thats all the info I have - but thought it may be of some use to somebody.
(i refuse to call it i-Choose - WTF is that all about?).
Purchasing under the scheme:Select your bike from any Cyclescheme approved retailer. You can find these by visiting www.cyclescheme.co.uk. Get a written quotation from the retailer. You can choose a bike and any safety equipment up to a maximum of £1,500.Send your application form (available on the leaflets) with the quotation to the i-Choose Coordinator at Payroll Services.Once approved, you will be sent a voucher with which to purchase your bike and safety equipment.The deductions are taken from your gross (before tax) salary over a period of 12 months - commencing in April 2009. Effectively you will be leasing the bike from the Trust for the first 11 months and the bike will become yours on your final payment. The saving you will make is the amount of Income Tax and National Insurance you would have paid on the deductions.
I'm getting a slight whiff of disgruntlement about James' cycles. Why?
Blame Apple for the whole annoying iWhatever thing.