Hospital staff work in pubs to balance cost pressure
Summary
Staff at Medway Maritime Hospital in Gillingham say they work extra jobs in pubs to handle higher costs caused by increased parking fees and lower wages. The hospital faces a large financial deficit, and changes like a 20% wage cut for bank shifts and parking fees rising from £9.20 to £15 a day have made work difficult for some employees.Key Facts
- Parking at Medway Maritime Hospital rose from £9.20 to £15 per day in August.
- Bank shift wages were reduced by 20% in May.
- Some hospital staff work extra cash-in-hand jobs in pubs to cover living costs.
- The hospital has a £47 million financial deficit.
- Staff say the hospital is short-staffed and asking workers to cover roles outside their specialties.
- The hospital says parking fees first cover parking maintenance, then help fund patient care.
- Eligible staff can apply for on-site parking permits in designated areas.
- Local council leaders want to meet hospital management to discuss these issues.
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