Since the first lockdown in 2020, there has been a big increase in people cycling. People of all ages took the opportunity to build confidence riding on quieter streets, getting out with family and friends, or commuting to work.
To support cycle commuting, and as part of its commitment to sustainability and active travel, NHS Lanarkshire installed secure bike parking for staff at all three acute hospitals in 2020/21. And, with Thursday 5 August being national Cycle To Work Day, it’s fitting to share that new, secure staff bicycle parking has been added at various community and administrative sites!
Where can you find them?
A secure shelter for 10 bikes has been installed at 14 Beckford St, Hamilton. This is for use by staff at Beckford St and available to staff from nearby Douglas St Community Health Clinic and Beckford Lodge/Caird House. The shelter is accessed via the service road and has a number lock for ease of use. Staff can request the number code by showing their ID badge at reception.
A 10-bike shelter has also been installed at the West of Scotland Laundry building in Wishaw.
Three further sites now have an enclosed 6-bike store each:
- Airdrie CHC – store is on the red tarmac next to the GP car park.
- Coathill Hospital – store is at corner of car park behind the Sinclair Day Unit, near the new pedestrian entrance.
- Law House – store is in front of the main building, to right of the main entrance.
Staff on each site should receive an email with details on how to access their respective stores. For access to the Law House bike store email: bikeusergroup@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.
These new facilities complement an existing bike store at Central Health Centre (Cumbernauld) and bike lockers at Houldsworth Centre (Wishaw), Hunter Health Centre (East Kilbride) and Rutherglen Primary Care Centre, as well as a secure bike shelter at each acute site. Find a full list of bike parking and other facilities.
NHS Lanarkshire is committed to supporting staff to commute actively and welcome your thoughts. Please contact bikeusergroup@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk with comments or queries on the new cycle parking, and keep up to date with info and opportunities via our Twitter and Facebook.
