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Category: PA Knowledge Base

02/09/201529/07/2021PA Knowledge Base, PA News

Starting a new job? What’s with all the paperwork?

If you are about to start a new job as a PA or take on a 2nd or even 3rd job (to […]

24/08/201529/07/2021PA Knowledge Base, PA News

What’s my holiday entitlement?

Holiday entitlement is probably one of the most common issues PAs speak to us about. This short article will give you information […]

06/07/201529/07/2021PA Knowledge Base, PA News

Safety in very hot weather

Most of us enjoy the hot weather, but when it’s too hot for too long there are potential health risks. Here is […]

03/06/201529/07/2021PA Knowledge Base, PA News

Do you have a pension? PA Newsletter, June 2015

Most PAs we talk to don’t currently have a pension, but there are some important changes happening which you need to be […]

18/05/201529/07/2021PA Knowledge Base, PA News

Managing Violence and Aggression: Part Two

The previous article looked at what violence and aggression is, and how our body reacts to it. This months will focus on […]

14/04/201529/07/2021PA Knowledge Base, PA News

Managing Violence and Aggression: Part one

Dealing with verbal or physical abuse is not something many people associate with being a PA but, as the number of calls […]

11/03/201529/07/2021PA Knowledge Base, PA News

Can PAs be self employed?

This is a question Active Independence gets asked frequently, by both PAs and employers.  There are three main things to think about: […]

11/02/201529/07/2021PA Knowledge Base, PA News

We need to talk about restraint!

Active Independence has been working with Disability Sheffield on a project about Safe Restraint. The purpose of the project was to talk […]

11/02/201529/07/2021PA Knowledge Base, PA News

Flu Jabs – the lowdown

Flu is a very common complaint, but there’s a lot of confusion when it comes to the flu jab. Let’s find out […]

12/05/201429/07/2021PA Knowledge Base, PA News

Depression in older adults and the elderly

Many people of all ages suffer from depression. However as there is an aging population we will come across more elderly people […]

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