Dementia Friendly Films

A Dementia-friendly film season is taking place in Hitchin between January – June 2017. The venues are specifically adapted to suit the needs of people who live with Dementia with brighter lighting, quieter sound levels and a screening interval. The aim of the film...

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...