February 5, 2025
What does bad weather mean for your business?
Bad weather like storms and extreme temperatures can cause big Health & Safety and HR issues – and in light of Storm Eowyn, you might be wondering how to protect your business and your people, as well as concerns around people needing to take leave during bad weather.
That’s what your free Citation HR and Health & Safety advice line is here for! Our expert advisors are on hand to answer any questions and help you through extreme weather with less stress.
You could ask…
- How often should I inspect and maintain company vehicles to make sure they’re roadworthy in cold weather?
- Do I need to do a driving at work risk assessment?
- Do I need to carry out a risk assessment for employees working in extreme weather conditions like cold or wind?
- Should I provide personal protective equipment (PPE)?
- What should my inclement weather leave policy look like?
- How do I deal with absence due to extreme weather?
…and much more!
So, for friendly and confidential advice that puts you first, get in touch today. Call
0161 504 0843
between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday and quote ‘WMCA’.
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Published July 2025 (data correct as at 2024/25) Skills for Care have launched their annual report on the size and structure of ythe care workforce This provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive overview of the size and structure of the adult social care sector and workforce in England. A short, written report is available: download a copy of the report here. The methodology for this year’s report has changed from previous years. Adult social care related roles employed by the NHS are no longer included in the headline statistics for the size of the adult social care workforce. This change has been applied retrospectively to previous years, so the trends in this report are consistent. Comparing figures from this report to previous reports will not produce a valid trend. Also, our estimates for the number of filled posts in the independent sector now come from our automated data pipeline. This has resulted in substantial improvements to our estimates over time and some figures have changed as a result from previous versions of this report. For further information, see our statement. To download the data behind the visualisation below, including trended information, please see the Workforce estimates page.
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What is happening with the Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care webinar On Tuesday 15 July 2025, Skills for Care was joined by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to share an overview of the Fair Pay Agreement (FPA) for adult social care. During the webinar, colleagues at DHSC explained what a FPA is, why it is being introduced and what this means for the sector. Details about the Employment Rights Bill and how this provides the legislative framework for FPAs were also shared. The webinar explored how the Government has been engaging with the sector so far, and ways in which those working in adult social care can get involved, including plans for a public consultation later this year. The event concluded with a Q and A A recording of the webinar is now available for you to view.
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ADASS Spring Survey 2025
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