NHS Car Parking and Sustainable Travel Network

Summary

The aim of this national NPAG Network   is to embrace the principles of Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 07- 03 on best practice for NHS organisations dealing with car park management and sustainable travel. First launched in 2015, the group is now a highly regarded reference point for central bodies such as NHS England, the national Greener NHS Team and other organisations such as the   British Parking Association.


Current Challenges:

  • Members have identified a lack of definitive national guidance to support them and the wider NHS in the delivery or parking and sustainable travel, which we are seeking to help resolve.
  • Parking control and encouraging travel behaviour change are often treated as a political ‘hot potato’, with some colleagues often being wary of picking it up. However, with the right support and guidance, they can be one of the simplest ways to reduce journeys and to lower carbon emissions.
  • We need more members, from a greater variety of NHS situations, to provide greater support and share ideas.


What NPAG are doing:

  • Seeking to identify, promote and share experiences, knowledge and expertise of sustainable and active travel/ transport, parking strategy and management for NHS organisations.
  • Developing an updated resource library, aimed at increasing knowledge, time-saving and effectiveness for members when developing parking and sustainable travel measures.
  • Seeking to enhance networking opportunities and social support for members, both within and outside the NHS and become an ‘expert group’ in the field.
  • We meet four times a year with a format which includes the following aspects:
  • Minutes and Actions
  • Updates from NHS England, Greener NHS, BPA, IPC
  • Member or Supplier Presentations
  • Member Questions and Issues, plus review of previous network member requests.


Why choose NPAG?

  • The NPAG NHS Parking and Sustainable Travel Network is committed to making a difference, enabling a ‘Chatham House’ rules forum, supporting our members to freely share thoughts and ideas.
  • Membership is open to any NHS staff involved in providing sustainable travel or parking management as part of their role, whatever their level or experience.
  • Use of the NPAG Network, which is exclusive to our Groups, gives a resource library of shareable information at the touch of a button, plus an opportunity for members to learn and expand their knowledge.
  • NPAG is a member of the CPD Certification Service. The 2025 is CPD Certified for up to 20 hours of certified related content.


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Meet the Facilitator

John King


John joined NPAG as an Associate Consultant in April 1998 after a number of years in Public Sector Management. He has also supported NPAG as acting Director and as Associate Business Manager helping to develop many new business opportunities including a range of risk management, business continuity and resilience services as well as new national groups – the most recent of which is the 2017 Security Network. 


John has undertaken a number of major Consultancy projects with NPAG and independently including providing project management and consultancy support to a major multi-agency Best Value Review of Community Safety in Essex. The project was commended by the Audit Commission as ‘Best Practice’ when they reviewed the work on completion. 


John is a Member of the Institute of Leadership and Management and former Secretary to the Emergency Planning Society’s Eastern Branch. In 2007 in recognition of his partnership working in the area of Emergency Planning, Essex County Council presented John with a Beacon Partner Award. 


John currently facilitates four national NPAG groups – Health Visiting & School Health Services Network, NHS Car Parking & Sustainable Travel Network, IT & Medical Connectivity Network and NHS Sustainability Leads Network.

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Meeting Information

  • Meeting 1 - 30th January 2025 - MS Teams
  • Meeting 2 - 24th April 2025 - MS Teams
  • Meeting 3 - 17th July 2025 - MS Teams
  • Meeting 4 - TBC October 2025 - MS Teams


Meeting Dates

Become a member

Best Value Group Membership Registration Form

REGISTRATION CONDITIONS:


A VAT invoice will be issued. VAT Registration No. 654 9195 01. VAT applies to any NHS organisation outside England and to any non-NHS organisation.


Payment is due on receipt of invoice. DO NOT send payment in advance of receipt of invoice. When invoice is received, payment should be made to ‘East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust.’


ALL cancellations must be in writing. Cancellations received within 14 working days of receipt of the registration form will receive a full refund. After this date refunds cannot be made. A substitute is acceptable. NPAG cannot be held responsible for any travel expenses or accommodation costs in the event of a cancellation or postponement of a meeting, workshop or an event.


A 25% discount will be applied when an existing NPAG member joins an additional Group. This does not apply to the £300 second member rate. As a registered contact you will receive our monthly NPAG Newsletter.

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