My now many regular readers will know I have employed personal assistants halve my life, as well as supporting others to employ their own staff. And insurance has always been a fundamental part of this. Personal assistant Insurance is basically employer liability insurance with a few extra features, which is a legal requirement for all … Continue reading Why would I want insurance to employ a personal assistant?
What is a Personal Assistant?
For many years disabled people, like myself, who have needed care and support have employed personal assistants (PA), using monies from the government, instead of using care agencies. While disabled people once had to fight hard to employ a PA, in recent years the government has recognised the benefits they bring as they have encouraged … Continue reading What is a Personal Assistant?
Active Safeguarding
People understanding adult safeguarding are the protection of service users who are been to be 'vulnerable' but it is something that is considered to be reactionary. Other then CRB checks and reference, the issue of safeguarding seems to only kick in after something bad have already happened. But for me, this is simply not good … Continue reading Active Safeguarding
Being a good boss (employing personal assistants)
Many of you may know I had employed personal assistants for 20 years in one way or another and so I believe I have learnt how to be a good boss. It is indeed very important when you spend most of your time with staff and you require their support in many ways to function … Continue reading Being a good boss (employing personal assistants)
