NG Healthcare Staff Handbook

Further Information

• Respect the confidential relationship that exists between carers and those for whom they are providing care.

• Social Networking sites must never have staff, residents or the the company discussed on them.

Data Protection NG Healthcare monitors the way in which it holds information on its employees in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and GDPR. See the main policy files for more details concerning rights of access etc. Working Time Regulations This legislation aims to protect the health and safety of colleagues by restricting working hours. If you are aged 18 years or above then you may not exceed an average of 48 hours per week over a reference period of 52 weeks. If you wish to work hours in excess of the 48 hour average can do this lawfully by signing an opt-out agreement. To find out more please speak with the HR Department Environment We all need to do our bit to help run things more efficiently and give a helping hand to the environment.

Help us to be energy and environmentally efficient:

Switch off unwanted lights.

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Re-use materials where possible.

Don't over-use towels, pads, and disposables. Take care of the home and our equipment.

Do not drop litter and pick up any you see around the site

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