POLICY FOR THE LEASE CAR SCHEME - NHS

28.11 To attend or participate in any training that the Trust and /or insurancecompany request (which is supported by the Trust).29. ACCIDENT DAMAGE29.1 In the event of an accident the employee must follow the procedure setout in the leaflet “Road Traffic Accidents Procedural Guidance”contained within the drivers handbook.29.2 Employees are responsible for informing the Scheme Manager of theaccident by telephone and by completion and submission of theinsurance claim form as soon as possible. Employees should also enactall repairs necessary to restore the vehicle to its former condition priorto the accident as soon as possible after authority has been given.29.3 Where damage is light, the employee may choose to pay for the cost ofrepairs, subject to notification to the Scheme Manager.29.4 In the event of total loss through “write off” action, the insurancecompany will make payment direct to the Leasing Company.29.5 This Agreement will be terminated immediately following a total loss.EARLY TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT30. COSTS BORNE BY THE TRUST30.1 In the event of the employees death in service or on early termination ofthe employee’s contract on the grounds of ill health or redundancy thereshall be no financial penalty to the employee or their Estate on accountof the early termination of contract for private use of the Car.30.2 In the event that the employee is absent from work for an extendedperiod on maternity leave, or on approved training, the employee whohas contracted for private use of the car, may choose to continue theprivate use at the contracted charge or to return the vehicle to the Trust.Policy for the Lease Cars Scheme – Version 1, Draft 1 Page 23 of 34