Have your say on Proposed Changes to Adult Social Care Charges in Doncaster
Thank you to those who attended our AGM yesterday. It is still not to late to give your views on the proposed […]
Herbert Protocol Workshops
Herbert Protocol is used as an initiative to collect information that can be used if a person with dementia goes missing. The […]
Get your flu jab!
The NHS is braced for a bad flu season this winter, following the worst outbreak in many years in Australia and New […]
What should I be paid for working nights?
Many disabled and older people need care and support during the night. Often it might be to ensure there is someone in […]
What to do if you suspect domestic abuse
PAs provide care and support to people in their own homes, often alongside a husband or wife, partner or close family member. […]
Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
Many disabled people benefit from the independence and freedom that a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) provides. Although it is often a difficult […]
Guidance for individual employers on recruiting self-employed personal assistants
Personal Assistant (PA) employment status is not a matter of choice; it depends on the circumstances. The most likely situation is that […]
DBS Checks – The Basics
Most personal assistants will at some time in their career be asked to provide a DBS check because they are working where […]
Should PAs register with the Care Quality Commission?
As more people are encouraged to have their care and support provided by Personal Assistants (PAs) the role and tasks they are […]
Survey of Dementia Social Care Workers
Skills for Care is conducting some research for the Department of Health to scope the dementia social care workforce. They are really […]