November 2011 Shoebox gifts bring Christmas Joy to children affected by Civil War

Prohealth have joined the mission to bring thousands of children and adults across the UK Christmas joy whilst they try to recover from the aftermath of the brutal civil war in Liberia.

We have created shoebox gifts which will be sent through Operation Christmas Child. The world’s largest children’s Christmas appeal – run by the Christian relief and development charity 'Samaritan’s Purse - Operation Christmas Child' is giving members of the British public the chance to directly impact the lives of underprivileged children living in Lofa County, Liberia (West Africa).

For more information go to http://www.samaritans-purse.org.uk/

October 2011 - New Employment & Working Regulations take effect

The most important legislation to affect Temporary and Contract Employment for over a decade! The Regulations implement the EU Agency Workers Directive as agreed by the Government in 2008 following social partner agreement between the CBI and TUC and come into force in the UK on 1 October 2011. They will give agency workers the right to the same basic employment and working conditions as if they had been recruited directly by the hirer - if and when they complete a 12 week qualifying period in a job. 

October 2011 Minimum Wage Increase

There are different levels of NMW, depending on your age and whether you are an apprentice. The current rates (from 1 October 2011) are:

• £6.08 - the main rate for workers aged 21 and over 
• £4.98 - the 18-20 rate
• £3.68 - the 16-17 rate for workers above school leaving age but under 18
• £2.60 - the apprentice rate, for apprentices under 19 or 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship

If you are of compulsory school age you are not entitled to the NMW. Some of your other employment rights are also different.

July 2011 Jeremy Whitticase joins Team Prohealth!

After a successful career supplying the NHS and Private Sector, Jeremy joined Prohealth this month as Career Specialist and partner to Sharon Brinkman. Bringing with him a wealth of experience of the NHS and Healthcare in general, he will be a valued asset to the Company, adding an additional dynamic to the Team.

May 2010 Charity Road Trip – Prohealth get on Board! 

When Prohealth heard that Ashley Platen-Mills, local business man and founder member of Charity Road Trips was going to be raising money by entering in the Roof of the World rally from London to Tajikistan, they were only too pleased to use their healthcare skills to advice on the medical kit required when covering such a challenging terrain. Charity Road Trips is a non-profit organisation which raises money for children related charities in the UK and overseas through participating in worldwide charity events. 

Sharon Brinkman – Managing Director of Prohealth commented "it was the easiest donation we ever made, we were extremely proud to support such a wonderful cause" 

Click on link to see Charity Road Trips site http://www.charityroadtrips.org/index.php 

 
Ashley Platen-Mills & Sharon Brinkman 

January 2010 – Prohealth become Preferred Suppliers to the NHS 

After a vigorous evaluation and selection process it was announced today that Prohealth Recruitment Limited has been awarded a framework agreement to provide non clinical recruitment requirements to the public sector. 

Prohealth will play a key role in helping the public sector to buy non clinical recruitment requirements that offer value for money and comply with statutory and legislative requirements. 

Quote from Sharon Brinkman – Managing Director "This is an extremely exciting and important win for us" said Sharon "we have extensive experience of supplying to the public sector and through this selection process we have had endorsement that we are exceeding the delivery standards associated with such a prestigious award" 

Buying Solutions is the national procurement partner for UK Public Services and is an executive agency of the Office of Government Commerce in the Treasury. 

Click on link to see Buying Solutions site http://www.buyingsolutions.gov.uk/ 

October 2009 – Prohealth get CQC Registration 

After a period of intense application and stringent assessment and vetting, Prohealth are delighted to announce that they have obtained registration for their service from the Care Quality Commission. 

The Care Quality Commission is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. They regulate care provided by the NHS, local authorities, private companies and voluntary organisations and the aim is to make sure better care is provided for everyone - in hospitals, care homes and people's own homes. They also seek to protect the interests of people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act. 

Sharon Brinkman – Managing Director of Prohealth commented "by obtaining this award we are strongly positioned to partner our clients as we have a firsthand insight into the processes and standards that they must adhere to" 

Click on link to see CQC site http://www.cqc.org.uk/