Using antibiotics wisely in Care homes

Why antibiotic use is important: Antibiotics are a vital tool for modern medicine. Not only for the treatment of infections such as pneumonia, meningitis and tuberculosis. We also need them to avoid infections for example during chemotherapy, caesarean sections and...

Improving oral health for adults in care homes

A quick guide for care home managers. Poor oral health can affect people’s ability to eat, speak and socialise normally.  People living in care homes are at greater risk of oral health problems for several reasons: Long-term conditions (including arthritis,...

The “Here I Am” Campaign

What is this campaign all about? Mencap are launching their biggest ever advertising campaign – Here I Am. You will not be able to miss this so Watford Mencap want to tell you what it’s all about. You are going to see the campaign on TV, cinema screens,...

Hertfordshire’s transforming care programme

HCPA are pleased to share with our Learning Disability Service Providers the below links to the latest newsletter on Transforming Care. These newsletters will keep you up to date with the project and enable you to see how you can get involved. » Click here to view...