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Would you know what to do at an accident involving a biker?
If you were the first on the scene of an accident involving a biker, would you know what to do?
Would you know who is most at risk, how to protect the area or whether you should remove the helmet of a downed rider?
Actions taken in the first few moments after an accident can be crucial in minimising injuries and can make a real difference to the lives of those involved. But there can be some uncertainty about what to do in these situations.
Biker Down is designed to answer these uncertainties. The course uses the expertise of the Emergency Services and Road Safety Officers to prepare motorcyclists should the worst happen on the roads.
To register, please click here: Biker Down Shropshire | Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
This week marks the beginning of Ramadan – the ninth month of the Islamic (lunar) calendar and one of the holiest months of the year for our Muslim colleagues, patients and community.
Ramadan is a time of fasting, prayer, worship and spiritual reflection, which many of our colleagues, patients and visitors will be observing over the next 29-30 days. For those not observing Ramadan, you can learn more about the holy month with information and resources outside our chapels at both RSH and PRH.
During this time, Muslims abstain from food and drink (including water) between pre-dawn (Fajr) and sunset (Magrib).
All of us, particularly those with line management responsibility, can support our valued colleagues in some of the following ways:
• It is really important to show kindness and compassion
• Don’t make assumptions about who may or may not be observing Ramadan
• Provide as much flexibility as possible (e.g. adjust shift patterns)
• Allow a reasonable amount of time/space for prayer
• Ensure colleagues are still taking breaks
• Carefully consider how and when meetings should take place
• Hold regular wellbeing check-ins
Colleagues observing Ramadan are encouraged to discuss any needs and adjustments with their line manager. More information can be found here and our chaplains Ashia Miah or Suleman Bhamji are on hand to offer advice and support. Please contact ashia.miah2@nhs.net , imam.bhamji@nhs.net or sath.chaplaincyteam@nhs.net.
Additional support is also available from the People Advisory Team by emailing sath.hradvice@nhs.net or calling ext. 2891.
To find dates and times for prayer space, please visit the intranet page.
We wish all our Muslim colleagues, allies, and friends a blessed Ramadan.
