Supporting Social Care Staff during Ramadan

Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar which is due to come to an end on the 21st of April. During Ramadan Muslims have been observing fasting and prayer, and at the end of Ramadan will celebrate with the festival known as Eid al Fitr. Employers should...

Skills for Care – Delegated Tasks

Skills for Care is currently working with the DHSC and other key partners to develop definitive guidance to support the safe, consistent and effective delegation of healthcare interventions. Click here for a summary of this work so far In the interim, the two guides...

Supporting your staff to understand the new childcare rules

Whilst we are all happy that the chancellor announced in the budget that additional support is being provided towards childcare costs, including up to 30 hours of free childcare for every child over the age of 9 months, you will need to be aware of the phasing of...

Utility worries? Power cuts?

In this time of uncertainty about available energy and utilities, we want to help you feel confident to prepare and manage your risks. Please note the information below: Electricity Electricity – UK Power Networks Priority Services Register The Priority Services...

Free PPE Items from DHSC – Stock’s running out

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has refreshed it’s out of stock dates for free PPE provision. Government stocks of PPE remain free via the portal until March 2024, or until stocks run out. Please note that currently some items are due to become...