Hospital Friends’ new fundraising campaign gets off to a flying start
A campaign to raise funds to buy a new hoist that will safely transfer patients in and out of the hydrotherapy pool at Holy Cross Hospital has got off to an encouraging start. Within days of launching the £30,000 fundraising target, the Friends of Holy Cross Hospital...
High Sheriff of Surrey presents prizes to staff at Holy Cross Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital in Haslemere has held its annual prize-giving celebration to give thanks and recognition to members of staff who have successfully completed a course of study during the past year. His Honour Christopher Critchlow DL, High Sheriff of Surrey...Sign up today for Boxing Day Run
The Boxing Day run returns for 2022 and entries are now open. The popular charity event is a 3.5 mile run across the countryside of the Hindhead Commons which raises money for Holy Cross Hospital in Haslemere. “Please sign up for this fantastic fundraising run for the...
Disability Discrimination
It is estimated that one in five people in the UK have a disability, but only around half of those people are able to find employment. At the same time businesses are reporting difficulties in recruiting to vacancies. Could it be that these two things are related?...
Bank Holiday Sickness Absence
If an employee is ill over a Bank Holiday are they entitled to receive time off in lieu? Employees are statutorily entitled to 5.6 weeks paid holiday in any annual leave year (Working Time Regulations 1998). That figure is inclusive of bank holidays – 28 days...
Annual Leave Entitlement and the Extra Bank Holiday
This year an extra bank holiday was provided for the Platinum Jubilee, the question is whether that announcement provided employees with an extra day’s annual leave. The answer to the question will be in the Statement of Terms & Conditions you have provided...
Holy Cross Hospital celebrates nursing for International Nurses’ Day
Haslemere’s Holy Cross Hospital is celebrating the phenomenal contribution of nursing to the care and treatment of people with complex neurological conditions, this International Nurses’ Day (12 May). “The message from this year’s International Nurses’ Day reflects...
Work Related References
For the most part, employers have no legal obligation to provide a reference and are entitled to refuse. There are some exceptions to that rule. People working in the finance sector must provide a reference and people working in an environment where there are...
Protecting Your Staff from Abusive Customers
We none of us want or need abusive customers/clients but, unfortunately, it happens from time to time. If abuse comes from an internal source it is relatively easy to deal with but if the abuse comes from a third party such as a client or customer, the situation can...Statutory Sick Pay Changes
There are some changes taking place to Statutory Sick Pay. From 24th March employers with fewer than 250 employees will no longer be able to reclaim Covid related SSP from HMRC. From 24th March Covid related sickness absence will only attract SSP from Day 4 in line...
Annual Statutory Pay Uplifts 2022/2023
As usual, statutory payments will increase at the beginning of April. I have set out the new rates below. Statutory Sick Pay (SSP): This will increase to £99.35 per week, up from £96.35. Please note that if you employ zero hours contractors or casual staff they are...
Can Employees Refuse to Return to the Workplace?
Now that employees are no longer being told by government to work from home if possible, what can employers do if an employee refuses to return to the workplace? Lots of people as still very anxious about Covid 19 and particularly so if they are immuno-suppressed or...
Boxing Day runners return to conquer Hindhead Common
It would take more than chilly weather and an overly large Christmas meal to stop local runners and fundraisers from joining in the annual Boxing Day Run. This year hundreds of people braved a damp December morning to complete the challenging 3.5 mile run across...
Changes to Statutory Sick Pay – URGENT Information
The government have implemented some short term changes to the management of statutory sick pay. The changes came into force on 17th December but seem to have been slipped in under the radar so there is a low level of awareness. These changes have been made in order...
Tickets go on sale for the Hindhead Boxing Day Run
The Hindhead Boxing Day Run, which raises money for Holy Cross Hospital in Haslemere is all set to return this year. Registration is now open for people who want to enter the Men’s or Ladies’ category, or the ever-popular drinking run which includes a pint of winter...
Recruitment weekend at Holy Cross Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital in Haslemere is holding a recruitment weekend on 6 and 7 November from 11am to 3pm. Job seekers will be able to find out what it is like to work at this specialist hospital which cares for highly dependent patients with a range of neurological...
Holy Cross Hospital celebrates staff achievements
Holy Cross Hospital has held a celebration of learning and development to recognise and thank staff for their ongoing commitment to improving their skills. The theme for the event was the international diversity of staff. Sixteen members of staff were presented with...
Can You Require Your Staff to be Covid 19 Vaccinated?
From 11th November 2021 the law will require anyone entering a residential care home to be fully Covid 19 vaccinated. That applies to contractors such as electricians and plumbers as well as care home staff.. So, if your employees, workers or self-employed...
Can you police your employees’ behaviour outside of the workplace?
Most employees and workers would tell their employer that what they do or say outside of the workplace is a private matter and not the concern of their employer. Some behaviours, however, can impact the reputation of the employer. Brenda Roper of B&D Roper Ltd sets out why its important for businesses to develop a robust Equal Opportunities Policy.