Stay Safe Online: A Simple Security Guide (For Everyone)
Think of your work account like your house. A strong lock (good password) and a door chain (MFA) keep the bad guys out. This guide shows you the basics – no tech-speak needed. The 3 Golden Rules Pause before you click. If a message feels urgent, scary, or “too good to be true,” it’s probably […]
✊🏾 Black History Month 2025 – “We Are Here: Celebrating Our Roots and Routes”
🌍 Celebrating Global Heritage, Local Impact Black History Month in the UK is a time to reflect, honour, and celebrate the contributions of Black communities across Britain and beyond. This year’s theme, “We Are Here: Celebrating Our Roots and Routes,” invites us to explore the journeys, cultures, and legacies of people of African descent whose […]
🗣️ Open Talk Survey – Staff Introduction Post
Your Voice Matters: Take Part in Our Open Talk SurveyAt Care in Hand, we believe open, honest communication helps us grow stronger together. Our new Open Talk Survey gives every member of our team the chance to share thoughts, ideas, and experiences – completely confidentially. Whether you want to highlight what’s working well, raise a […]
In Safe Hands – Welcome to our New Monthly Newsletter
Good morning, Welcome to the first edition of our In Safe Hands newsletter 🌿 This month’s issue highlights some of the exciting things happening across Care in Hand, including our new Connected Living microsite; a free online hub designed to support carers, clients, and families with digital skills, wellbeing, and health resources. Please take a few minutes to […]
Sickness Reporting and Pay Information
Below are the key sections from the company’s Sickness and Pay policy. These outline your responsibilities when reporting sickness and what you need to do to ensure sick pay is processed correctly. Reporting Absence – Self-Certification (Section 11.3) If you are absent for less than 7 consecutive days due to sickness, you must complete a […]
Carers Guide to Savings & Discounts
🎁 1. Local Discounts & Memberships Pembrokeshire Leisure – Free 6‑Month Membership Who: Unpaid carers aged 13+ Includes: Gym, swimming, classes, health suite & health checks across all county leisure centres carers.org+8alinahomecare.com+8discountsforcarers.com+8pembrokeshireleisure.co.uk. How to Access: Obtain a Carer Recognition Card (via Carers Support Pembrokeshire) and register online or at any leisure centre. Short Breaks & […]
How to safely manage a falling person?
🧑⚕️ 1. Immediate response a. Ensure safety Assess the environment: Remove hazards (e.g., rugs, spillages). Prevent further harm: Stay with the patient, reassure them calmly webapps.stoke.gov.uk+13nhsinform.scot+13extranet.nhsglos.nhs.uk+13rdash.nhs.uk+1dgft.nhs.uk+1. b. Check for injuries Encourage them to stay still and quietly assess pain. If there’s potential head, neck, spinal, hip, or limb injury—or they are unable to get up—do […]
The Drag Lift… Condemned since 1981
This refers to lifting or supporting a client under the armpit by use of the carers crook of the elbow. It could be used to lift someone up the bed, support to a standing position or to lift off the floor. This lift puts strain on the patient’s shoulders, transfers strain to the lumbar […]
IMPORTANT: Road Closures and Passes 28th – 29th June
Hi everyone, As you may already know, there is a Triathlon event taking place in Pembrokeshire running Friday 27th -Sunday 29th June and road closures will be in effect on the Saturday and Sunday. Not all of you are going to be working on these days however you may still find this email useful regards the […]
ACT F.A.S.T Campaign
Act F.A.S.T. Call 999 if you see any single one of the signs of a stroke. There are around 100,000 strokes in England, Scotland and Wales every year. Stroke is the fourth single leading cause of death in the UK and the single largest cause of complex disability. The F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) acronym […]
