Throat and nose test (Innova 25) instructions for care home staff

The Government have published a step-by-step guide for COVID-19 self-testing for adult social care staff. As a manager you are responsible for making sure that all staff are following the guidance in this step-by-step guide for self-testing. The guide provides...

Hertfordshire’s Market Position Statement has now gone live

        Hertfordshire County Council takes the lead for the delivery and commissioning of adult social care right across the county of Hertfordshire, and work with partners in the NHS and in Children’s services to ensure their support is...

Care staff to be included on the Shortage Occupation List

Following recommendations from migration experts, care assistants and other care jobs have been made eligible for the Health and Care Visa and placed on the Shortage Occupation List. What does this mean? Placing care workers on the Shortage Occupation List (SOL)...

HCC Integrated Plan (Proposed Budget) 2022-2023 Survey notice

        Hertfordshire charity and community organisations, alongside all Hertfordshire residents, are being invited to have their say and contribute to Hertfordshire County Council’s budget decision-making process. An online survey is available at...

BBC Two – ‘Inside the Care Crisis’ with Ed Balls documentary

Did you see the recent BBC Two Documentary ‘Inside the Care Crisis’ with Ed Balls? Whilst much of the information was fantastic there were some areas for concern, in particular the use of clear-panelled/transparent face masks when delivering personal and direct care....

Supreme Court to decide on key case for Care sector

Source: Peninsula UK   Employers in the Care sector are eagerly awaiting the decision of the Supreme Court in a case which could have a significant effect on wage bills.   The claim centres around the payment of the National Minimum Wage for sleep in shifts....