Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa have recently signed up to the Dundee Carers Charter. With over 60 businesses and organisations in Dundee a part of the Carers Charter is it great to see employers in Dundee eager to support and signpost employees who may have caring responsibilities.
Paul Mooney, General Manager of Apex City Quay Hotel and Spa has pledged to:
Provide people with information on services available, attend information sessions and display leaflets on the support available to unpaid carers.
‘We’re happy to support the Dundee Carers Charter and to share information on services with staff, organise attendance at information sessions and distribute and display collateral to staff and guests.’
There are a range of measures employers can take to provide a supportive working environment for carers in their workforce. These don’t necessarily need to represent a major change in how an organisation operates, and can sometimes be a small and simple adjustment, but one which makes a significant difference to how well supported carers feel at work. Strong culture of support within an organisation is key to ensure that carers feel secure and comfortable in the workplace.
If your business or organisation would like to support unpaid carers or for more information, go to carersofdundee.org/workforce/carers-charter/ or email gemma.stewart@dundeecarerscentre.org.uk.
Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa will also be supporting unpaid carers through our Respitality project. They have kindly donated vouchers that will be gifted to unpaid carers identified through the Short Breaks Team.
Caring means something different for everyone and so it’s no surprise that “breaks” mean something different for everyone too. A short break does not necessarily have to be a break away from the home, it could perhaps be to discover a new hobby, quality time with family or friends, time on their own, a night away or even just lunch with a friend.
Respitality is a Scottish Government supported project which is delivered locally by approved Respitality Delivery Partners and coordinated nationally by Shared Care Scotland. The aim of Respitality is to provide a short vital break for unpaid carers in Scotland when they need it most. This is achieved by connecting carers’ to organisations within hospitality, tourism and leisure businesses who are willing to donate a break free of charge.
Paul Mooney added “When the team at Apex City Quay and I heard of the opportunity to support the Respitality project, we were immensely keen to be involved and support in any way we could. We pride ourselves in engaging and giving back to the local community and a strong social conscience is front of mind along with making a difference to lives that need it. This was the ideal project for us to support, allowing us to offer our facilities to those that dedicate their time, lives, and passion to others that have little chance to have that break that we all need from time to time. We strive to create magical memories and moments for our guests, that they will treasure forever, allowing an escape from everyday lives. There are no better beneficiaries than those that Respitality supports, which is why we wanted to be involved and play a part. We look forward to continuing to play an active role in the community and supporting positive local change.”
If you are a local hospitality/leisure provider and would be interested in finding out how you can become a Respitality partner, please get in touch with our Short Breaks Team on 01382 200422 or email marthe.hastie@dundeecarerscentre.org.uk. You can also find out more about Respitality by visiting https://respitality.sharedcarescotland.org.uk/.
Dundee Carers Centre
Dundee Carers Centre aim to improve the lives of unpaid carers and disabled people through practical and emotional support, access to short breaks, training and information, plus support to people accessing Self-directed Support.
