What's new with the A24 Group? Message from Penny Streeter OBE: "Things are moving so quickly - the way we book shifts and communicate with you is changing. I believe that this will in turn help us to provide you with a more efficient service, we are all time poor and it is often easier to send a message, than make a phone call. Our team of developers is working around the clock to bring us new innovations and better technology, which we will introduce to you as soon as we can."
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New Available Shifts feature, in our StaffShift app
As a Healthcare Professional, you have many responsibilities. BNA understands that our Candidates are very busy. Wouldn’t it be lovely to manage your diary more proactively? To take any stress and uncertainty out of planning your shifts, we are excited to announce the launch of the brand new Available Shifts feature, on our StaffShift app.
Bank Holiday Deadlines – May 2019
Please take note of the following to ensure prompt payment during the upcoming 2019 May bank holiday period.
1. BANK HOLIDAY DEADLINES – MAY 2019
| Bank Holiday | Pay Period (Weekending) | Deadline For T/S Submission | To Ensure Payment On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 05/05/2019 | Midday Friday | Friday |
| 06/05/2019 | (shifts up to 03/05/19) | 03/05/2019 | 10/05/2019 |
| Monday | 26/05/2019 | Midday Friday | Friday |
| 27/05/2019 | (shifts up to 23/03/19) | 24/05/2019 | 31/05/2019 |
Please make sure that your timesheets arrive at the Head Office by post (92-96 Lind Road, Sutton, SM1 4PL) or email (wages@a24group.com).
2. PAYROLL QUERIES – PHONE LINE OPENING HOURS.
In order to ensure we can pay you promptly, over this period, we need to notify you that we will be operating reduced hours with regards to our phone lines for payroll queries and as follows:
| Date | Phone Line Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Friday 3rd May 2019 | 09:00-12:00 |
| Monday 6th May 2019 | CLOSED |
| Tuesday 7th May 2019 | 09:00-15:00 |
| Wednesday 8th May 2019 | CLOSED AS NORMAL |
| Thursday 9th May 2019 | BACK TO NORMAL OPENING HOURS |
| Friday 24th May 2019 | 09:00-12:00 |
| Monday 27th May 2019 | CLOSED |
| Tuesday 28th May 2019 | 09:00-15:00 |
| Wednesday 29th May 2019 |
CLOSED AS NORMAL |
| Thursday 30th May 2019 | BACK TO NORMAL OPENING HOURS |
Regards
A24 Group Payroll Team
APRIL 2019 BANK HOLIDAYS
Dear Agency Worker
******IMPORTANT******
Please take note of the following to ensure prompt payment during the upcoming 2019 Good Friday and Easter Monday bank holiday period.
1. Bank Holiday Deadlines – GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER MONDAY 2019
| Bank Holiday | Pay Period (Weekending) | Deadline For T/S Submission | To Ensure Payment On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 14/04/2019 | Midday Friday | Thursday |
| 19/04/2019 | (shifts up to 11/04/19 ) | 12/04/2019 | 18/04/2019 |
| Monday | 21/04/2019 | Midday Thursday | Friday |
| 22/04/2019 | (shifts up to 17/04/19) | 18/04/2019 | 26/04/2019 |
Please make sure that your timesheets arrive at the Head Office by post (92-96 Lind Road, Sutton, SM1 4PL) or email (wages@a24group.com).
2. PAYROLL QUERIES – PHONE LINE OPENING HOURS
In order to ensure we can pay you promptly, over this period, we need to notify you that we will be operating reduced hours with regards to our phone lines for payroll queries and as follows:
| Date | Tuesday 16th April 2019 |
|---|---|
Tuesday 16th April 2019 |
09:00-12:00 |
| Wednesday 17th April 2019 | CLOSED AS NORMAL |
| Thursday 18th April 2019 | 09:00 to 12:00 |
| Friday 19th April 2019 | CLOSED |
| Monday 22nd April 2019 | CLOSED |
| Tuesday 23rd April 2019 | 09:00-13:00 |
| Wednesday 24th April 2019 | CLOSED AS NORMAL |
| Thursday 25th April 2019 | BACK TO NORMAL OPENING HOURS |
3. NEST Auto-Enrolment Pension
This is a reminder that if you are a member of the Auto – Enrolment Pension Scheme with NEST, your contributions will automatically increase to 4% (net) from 5th April 2019.
In addition to this, employer contributions will rise to 3% and the Governments contributions will rise to 1%.
Finding out more about NEST
If you’d like to know more about NEST you can visit their website at www.nestpensions.org.uk. NEST’s contact details are NEST Nene Hall Lynch Wood Business Park Peterborough PE2 6FY.
Member enquiries: 0300 020 0393 or Email: support@nestpensions.org.uk
You can also get general information on pensions and saving for later life at www.direct.gov.uk/workplacepension
Regards
A24 Group Payroll Team
DECEMBER 2018/JANUARY 2019 BANK HOLIDAYS
Dear Agency Worker
*** IMPORTANT NOTES ***
Please take note of the following to ensure prompt payment over the upcoming Bank Holiday period:
1. DECEMBER 2018/JANUARY 2019 BANK HOLIDAYS
Please make sure that your timesheets arrive at the Head Office by post (92-96 Lind Road, Sutton, SM1 4PL) or email (wages@a24group.com) by the relevant weekly deadline detailed above.
2. PAYROLL QUERIES – PHONE LINE OPENING HOURS:
Payroll phone line opening hours are as follows:
Thank you and all the best for the upcoming Holiday period.
Best Regards, A24 Group Payroll Team
Increase your work opportunities by 95%
Did you know it only it takes 15 seconds to update your availability on www.staffshift.com and it could increase your chances of receiving shifts by 95%.
When we are coordinating shifts with our clients it requires the most efficient and timely feedback to our Clients, therefore it is imperative that we always have your current availability which ensures that we’re able to offer you shifts quickly.
If you do not have access to a desktop or laptop, we cater to your requirements with our Free - Staffshift Mobile application for iOS & Android
For Android you can Download the app now from your Google Play Store
For iOS you can Download the app now from your App Store
Take advantage of this opportunity today!
Communicating in a healthcare setting with people who have hearing loss
Healthcare staff in provision of services rendered need to obtain information and give advice, and patients need to ask questions and share their concerns. Therefore, to provide a thorough service for hearing impaired patients, it is of paramount importance that their communication needs are acknowledged and addressed by those responsible for the providing healthcare service.
Social media is changing healthcare
Smartphones has made the internet pervasive and therefore social media practically become a global pastime. With an ever increasing reach, technological improvement has altered the landscape of healthcare as the professional and the service user is empowered by patients taking an active role in their own healthcare as they become more informed.
Every silver lining has a dark cloud and the use of social media if used inappropriately could jeopardise your professional registration. The NMC has drafted guidance/code to emphasise the importance of patient or people centred care.
DECEMBER 2017/JANUARY 2018 BANK HOLIDAYS
29 November 2017
Dear Agency Worker
**** IMPORTANT NOTES – WINTER SEASON 2017 BANK HOLIDAYS ****
Please take note of the following to ensure prompt payment over the upcoming Bank Holiday period:
1. DECEMBER 2017/JANUARY 2018 BANK HOLIDAYS
Please make sure that your timesheets arrive at the Head Office by post (92-96 Lind Road, Sutton, SM1 4PL) or email (wages@a24group.com) by the relevant weekly deadline detailed above.
2. PAYROLL QUERIES – PHONE LINE OPENING HOURS.
In order to ensure we can pay you promptly, over this period, we need to notify you that we will be operating reduced hours with regards to our phone lines for payroll queries and as follows:
Thank you and all the best for the upcoming Holiday period.
Best Regards, A24 Group Payroll Team
Bank Holiday Deadlines – CHRISTMAS 2016 / NEW YEAR 2017
02 November 2016
Dear Agency Worker
Bank Holiday Deadlines – CHRISTMAS 2016 / NEW YEAR 2017
Please take note of the following to ensure prompt payment during the upcoming 2016/2017 bank holiday periods.
Please make sure that your timesheets arrive at the Head Office by post (92-96 Lind Road, Sutton, SM1 4PL) or email (wages@a24group.com) as follows:
Please note the following regarding bank holiday shifts
Due to Christmas Day and New Year’s Day falling at the weekend (and therefore not Bank Holidays), please ensure you check with your booking consultant if the bank holiday rates apply.
2. Payroll queries – Phone line opening hours
In order to ensure we can pay you promptly over this period we need to notify you that we will be operating reduced hours with regards to our payroll phone lines for payroll queries, as follows:
Please note: Our payroll telephone lines are not usually open on Wednesdays.
Best Regards, A24 Group Payroll Team
Bank Holiday Deadline – Monday 29 August 2016
FAO: All A24 Group Agency Workers
Bank Holiday Deadline – Monday 29 August 2016
Dear Agency Worker
Please take note of the following to ensure prompt payment during the upcoming August 2016 bank holiday period.
Please make sure that your timesheets arrive at the Head Office by post (92-96 Lind Road, Sutton, SM1 4PL) or email (wages@a24group.com) as follows:
Thank you and best regards
A24 Group Payroll Team
