Fake inspections – be aware

We have recently been alerted to a number of instances where unsolicited offers and leaflets about services offering care plan assessment or inspections from unknown companies have been sent to Care Homes within the Hertfordshire region. Please be cautious when...

Benefits of Otago Exercise for Service Users

SMILE offer the Otago exercise programme which is designed specifically to prevent falls, delivered by qualified specialists. The programme consists of a set of leg muscle strengthening, balance retraining exercises (progressing in difficulty), and a walking plan....

Modern Slavery

The Safeguarding Board recently shared an email with us from Kevin Hyland OBE, Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, which although aimed at local government staff is a useful resource for all staff who are going into people’s own homes to provide care. Part of the...