Driving at Work

NHS Lothian has a statutory and moral duty of care to its employee’s whilst they carry out their respective duties. This duty of care extends to those approved to drive whilst at work, including those approved to drive or utilise ‘electrically assisted pedal cycles’ (EAPC) whilst at work.

All approved drivers who, in line with their respective duties, drive on NHS Lothian business, must do so in accordance with this policy and its associated procedures/guidance.

Approved drivers are those who have been approved to drive NHS Lothian’s vehicles as well as those who have been approved to drive their own vehicles on NHS Lothian business.

Approved drivers, or users of EAPCs, are those who have been approved to drive or use NHS Lothian’s vehicles or EAPCs, as well as those who have been approved to drive their own vehicles on NHS Lothian business.

The policy should be read in conjunction with the:
Operational Procedures for the Management and Use of vehicles within NHS Lothian

This policy continues to develop providing the legislative basis, evidence in support of the said policy, stakeholder consultation, and monitoring and review.