đŁď¸ Open Talk Survey â 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 whatâs 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 đż This monthâs 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 companyâs 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 â 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
đ 1. Local Discounts & Memberships Pembrokeshire Leisure â Free 6âMonth 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?
đ§ââď¸ 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 injuryâor they are unable to get upâdo […]
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 patientâs 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 […]
Staff Mailer Archive
A little history for you! We began sending out staff new mailers in 2015 and since then they have undergone a huge makeover and have made their way to what you all now know as the Care in Hand News Feed. With so much going on and a wealth of information to share with you […]
Care Friends Referral Scheme
Care Friends Employee Referral Scheme Rules Care in Hand uses a platform and app known as Care Friends to operate and manage our Employee Referral Scheme. Policy brief & purpose Our Staff Referral Scheme Policy explains important aspects of our staff referral procedures. We place great importance on referrals because we trust that our staff […]