SALISBURY businesses are rallying to support hospital workers as part of a new scheme.

The firms are offering a variety of exclusive discounts for Salisbury Hospital staff.

The scheme has been developed by Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust in collaboration with the Salisbury & District Chamber of Commerce and Salisbury Business Improvement District.

Businesses are offering the discounts as a thank you for the hard work and commitment of all staff who work for Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, who, in the face of rising living costs and unprecedented challenges, continue to show resilience and dedication, a trust spokesperson said.

The scheme launched today (November 22), boasting a range of offers and discounts to help hospital staff save money on entertainment, food and drink, home insurance, hairdressing, and more.

Melanie Whitfield, chief people officer for Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Our people have told us they value the financial and practical support we can give them and their families.

“Listening to the feedback, we have created a scheme which supports both hospital staff and Salisbury businesses and I’m delighted we can work together.

“Alleviating some of the financial pressures for our staff whilst encouraging them to shop locally will be mutually beneficial for the whole community. We are grateful to the local businesses who have demonstrated their commitment to supporting our staff.”

Tony White is managing director of the Premier Fish fishmongers in Salisbury’s Fish Row, one of the local businesses supporting the scheme.

He said: “We are excited about this whole opportunity – to be able to give something back to such inspiring people is an incredible feeling.”

Businesses that would like to get involved in the scheme should email sft.staffdiscounts@nhs.net.