HCPA’s Adult Disability Support Forums

Hosted four times a year in March, June, September, and December HCPA runs the Adult Disability Support Forum (previously known as Learning Disability Support Forum) quarterly following the Members Network events. These are a great opportunity for all Adult Disability...

Heat Wave Guidance

Preparing for a Heatwave Many people enjoy the hot weather but there can be serious health consequences from too much heat and vulnerable groups are particularly at-risk in prolonged hot spells. High temperatures have significant health consequences and are associated...

CAS Alert: Class 2 Medicines Recall

Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products & Regulatory Agency (MHRA)   Description M & A Pharmachem Ltd. is recalling the following batches of Paracetamol 500mg tablets due to a small number of pots from each batch have been found to contain discoloured...

Reporting Accidents and Illness at Work

Source: Health and Safety Executive (HSE)   Making sure you know exactly what workplace injuries and incidents you must report The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) puts duties on employers, the self-employed, and...