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...

Network Event 31st Jan – last few spaces!

Our next Members Network Event on Tuesday 31st January is Fully Funded and open to all HCPA members. The event will focus on 2017 funding, with Iain McBeath speaking on behalf of HCC, and we’ll also discuss the Apprenticeship Levy, with speakers from HCPA and our...

NEW Learning Disabilities core skills framework

Skills for Health, Health Education and Skills Care have launched a new resource to support health and social care staff and educators in England who work with people living with a learning disability. The new Learning Disabilities Core Skills Education and Training...