NEW Practice guidance: Safeguarding and Falls

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...

Cash Flow issues? Ask for support!

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 data protection success story!

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...

Utility worries? Power cuts?

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...

Herts Care Search closing end of March

Residential and Nursing Homes : Herts Care Search is closing at the end of March Hertfordshire County Council is changing the systems used to identify and advertise residential and nursing homes for Older People in Hertfordshire. Herts Care Search Ending 31st March...