Monthly Archives: July 2014
Health and safety simplified
You may think that health and safety issues only concern larger companies and that it’s far too complicated. We’ve...
Premises inspections for SAIF Scotland Members
All members of SAIF should have their premises inspected once every three years to maintain the high standards upheld by SAIF and...
Do you have staff training requirements?
Whether basic training for employees new to the funeral profession or more in-depth continuing professional development for experienced staff...
Using Donated Tissue for Medical Research
SAIF thanks Aidan Hindley, Research Tissue Co-0rdinator at the University of Leeds for his interesting presentation at our Wakefield Regional...
CoSHH: do you know your obligations?
SAIF thanks Simon Bloxham of the OSS group for this update on Hazardous Substances – CoSSH. CoSHH stands for...
Need help with employment contracts?
SAIF Business Centre has recently we’ve received enquiries from members requesting help with employment contracts and staff handbooks. We...
Book your places on the SAIF Education Day
We are delighted to announce the SAIF Education Day, to be held on 5th November 2014 at the Leicester...
Help SAIF to help you – keep your inspection appointment
At SAIF we are proud of our Quality Assurance Programme. It represents a significant portion of our outgoings, paid for by your subscriptions. Please...
SAIF to support Two National Charities
SAIF Executive Chairman Alun Tucker writes, “I am delighted to announce that SAIF is to work with two national...
Do first aiders need refresher training?
Although strongly recommended, there has never been a specific requirement for an annual refresher training course under the Health...
SAIF greetings from Swansea and Wakefield
SAIF’s regional meeting road show goes from strength to strength, visiting Swansea and Wakefield in June Thank you to...
Reminder of Northern Ireland DVLA Changes
As previously reported by SAIF, the changes to the DVLA in Northern Ireland will come into effect on Monday...
SAIF Supports New Child Funeral Charity
SAIF is proud to support the official launch of the Child Funeral Charity at the National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire on...
Run, Forrest!
SAIF National President Mark Woollard writes,”On the 12th of June, I competed in the 2014 Crisis Square Mile Run,...
New template available for SAIF Members
SAIF Business Centre has been approached recently by members asking for a sample first call sheet to ensure that...
Hugely successful SAIF road show
This year’s SAIF Regional Meeting road show has proved very popular with attendee numbers exceeding 2013’s figures. The Newmarket meeting...
SAIF Award Nomination Result Due 10th July
As previously reported, SAIF was delighted to have reached finalist status for entries in the Trade Association Forum’s Best...
Changes to Flexible Working Regulations
On 30 June 2014 the Flexible Working Regulations were amended. The right to request flexible working is now extended...
SAIF supports Worcestershire Palliative Care Conference 10th July
SAIF will be an exhibitor at the 14th Annual Worcestershire Palliative Care Conference at Worcester Rugby Club on 10th...
Cancellation of Contracts
SAIF Business Centre recently reported about The Consumer Contracts Regulations, which came into effect on 13th June 2014. The regulations...
Message from Pancreatic Cancer UK
SAIF Business Centre has received a message from Pancreatic Cancer UK about their contact details. Claire Walsh from the charity...
SAIF Dialogue with Dept. of Work and Pensions
Letter from Alun Tucker to Members: I have recently received a letter from the Department of Work & Pensions...
Low-cost funeral options discussed in The Guardian
On 28th June The Guardian featured an article about the rise of low-cost, no thrills funeral services providers. The...
Tour de France in the UK – check how it may affect you
There will be three stages of the Tour de France held in England this year. Check the routes here...