Coronavirus – Employee Update Friday 27th March

Thank you to everyone for your patience and understanding. We are working hard to navigate through a very fluid and everchanging situation.
We would encourage all staff to continue to keep up to date with national advice and arrangements as below;

• The Scottish Government issues daily updates. Visit the Scottish Government websiteto keep-up-to-date with what’s happening in Scotland.
• Visit the NHS Ayrshire and Arran: NHSinform website for more information.

Communication
You will be aware that we are trying to collate contact details e.g. mobile telephone number and email address. This is to assist us in providing you with the most up to date information as quickly as possible when you are not at work.

Thank you to those staff who have already provided contact details, we hope you are beginning to receive information via text messages. If you haven’t already provided details and wish to please inform your line manager at the earliest opportunity.

Also, we are aware a number of staff receive a paper payslip. To assist payroll processes at this time we are encouraging all staff to register for an electronic payslip. You can access this here. https://bit.ly/39VXgwi

Those who have registered for the electronic payslip should use their National Insurance number to access.

Absence Reporting
Normal sickness absence reporting applies for all sickness including signs and symptoms of COVID 19.

Learning
Open University has a variety of free training courses and modules on their website. These are across a variety of topics and subjects and can be accessed by visiting –  https://bit.ly/3du56zu

KA Gateway
The Gateway provides a range of staff training opportunities specific to your role.
Please use the following details to log in to the system:
https://www.safetylearning.co.uk/login/ka-leisure

Username:         Your Employee Number
Password:          leisure (unless updated after registration)
For support with logins please contact Alex Murray amurray2@kaleisure.com

Volunteering
If you can, and if it is safe for you to do so, please consider volunteering in your community – you really can help.
You can find out more information and complete the online application form here; http://northayrshire.community/covid-19-updates-for-communities/35201/

#StayHomeStayActive
Over the next few weeks we will be bringing you some ideas, advice and guidance on how to keep active or get active in and around your home. Check out these videos to get you started.  
HIIT Session – https://youtu.be/A0VAZf2e728
Mobility Session – https://youtu.be/KTIxdQgAdQQ    
Core Session – https://youtu.be/4IjKV1BkL2Y

You can stay notified of new videos by subscribing to our Youtube channel at bit.ly/3al6McP 

Our partners at Les Mills have also offered all of our members, staff and friends a digital option to allow you to workout at home.  Just visit https://watch.lesmillsondemand.com/at-home-workouts        
The platform is free to use and will allow access to 102 workout options across 8 different Les Mills disciplines. The workouts will remain open and available as long as the Coronavirus situation continues to cause disruption.

Gentle Movement
This video of strength and balance exercises from Paths for All is a great way to take part in a Gentle Movement session and ideal for those with mobility issues or older adults.
Doing these exercises at home can help improve mental and physical health.  Why not get involved with your family members?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZplzbLmfz0

Activities for Kids
Keep the kids entertained with these fun activities! https://wp.me/paK81a-1TH

The Senior Management Team would like to thank you all again for your support and professionalism in what are, and will continue to be, challenging circumstances.  #StayHomeStaySafe