Do you use the SPAR/Shopping facilities on the unit? 37% 35%


15% 13%


Yes, frequently


Yes, occasionally


Yes, rarely


No


The ‘coffee culture’ (and Wi-Fi enabled) social areas provided are, unsurprisingly, extremely well received. However, once again the opening times of the facilities come in for negative comment, particularly with our junior ranks. And there remain some stations still without a Wi-Fi capability in social areas. Importantly many report that after 1800 most of the facilities close. This has led to single personnel commenting that they often feel that priority is given to Messes, married personnel and families and not enough effort is to support the single, junior ranks cohort.


Finally, and most disappointingly, only 15% of personnel surveyed thought action would be taken following an observation or issue raised by them with the contractor. Some personnel stated they had made comments in the past – but that nothing had changed.


‘They don’t have great range at the SPAR. I prefer to travel to a supermarket.’ ‘ I don’t buy much food as my mess is not PAYD and the quality is high.’


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