Cyber Security Awareness Month is here once again and from the 1st of October 2023, the Data Protection team at HCPA are excited to be sharing with care providers their journey to develop cyber security knowledge and explore good cyber security practices in a...
As a valued member of the Hertfordshire Care Providers Association (HCPA), we want to ensure you’re aware of an incredible opportunity that can greatly benefit your organisation and your staff. Have you heard about the Care Professional Academy? It’s a...
HCPA and Hertfordshire County Council have worked together to develop practice guidance for Safeguarding and Falls. Not every fall will need to be reported as a safeguarding issue, this practice guidance covers the following topics to ensure correct reporting: What to...
While this recent news article suggests that one in five Homecare organisations risk financial failure in next six months due to sums owed by NHS and councils, we are pleased that this is not nearly such a problem in Hertfordshire. If however, you do find your...
A Hertfordshire Care Provider expressed interest in Digital Transformation funding, but they had not published their Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) for each of their offices, which is a requirement for the funding. With the help of the HCPA Data and...
In this time of uncertainty about available energy and utilities, we want to help you feel confident to prepare and manage your risks. Please note the information below: Electricity Electricity – UK Power Networks Priority Services Register The Priority Services...
