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SUMMARY:Tender Bid Writing
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: Fully funded – Only available for HCPA Members \nThis session is specifically designed for those in strategic leadership roles. \nIt will equip you with the knowledge and tools to secure that crucial health and social care tender. Whether your goal is to retain an existing contract or win a new one\, this session will guide you through the key considerations of bidding\, essential preparations\, and the steps to become tender-ready – culminating in writing a successful\, high-scoring bid.\nWhat you will gain: \n\nStrategic planning and preparation to ensure compliance and readiness\nInsight into partnership bidding – weighing benefits and potential risks\nConfidence in tackling method statements effectively\nTechniques to strengthen your bid and maximise scoring potential\nPost-submission essentials to maintain momentum and compliance\n\n*Please note: As per our T&C’s\, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance\, non-completion or late cancellation.\nBookings of more than one delegate per site will be reduced to allow access to all member organisations at the discretion of HCPA.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred.
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/tender-bid-writing-3/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses,Events, Forums & Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T110000
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Act Reforms
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health Act Reforms – HCPA and Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) Information Session \n1 hour via Virtual Classroom \nAudience: Care Managers\, Registered Managers and senior care staff working in adult social care settings. \nThis provider session will introduce the Mental Health Act reforms and explore what they may mean for adult social care providers in Hertfordshire. \nThe session will cover key reform themes including choice and autonomy\, Nominated Persons\, advocacy\, care and treatment planning\, least restrictive practice\, and changes affecting people with a learning disability and autistic people. \nThe session will also focus on practical provider readiness\, including crisis prevention\, community support\, Dynamic Support Registers\, Care and Treatment Reviews\, Positive Behaviour Support\, and local Hertfordshire pathways that can help providers understand available support and prepare for people with complex or changing needs. \nBy attending\, providers will:\n•  Gain an overview of the Mental Health Act reforms and the key themes relevant to adult social care.\n•  Understand the potential implications for supporting people with mental health needs\, learning disabilities\, autism\, and complex presentations.\n•  Learn about local Hertfordshire support pathways\, including Dynamic Support Registers\, Care and Treatment Reviews\, SLDS community support and PBS/crisis recovery support.\n•  Consider practical steps for provider readiness\, including awareness\, care planning\, workforce confidence and signposting to appropriate support. \nCLICK HERE TO BOOK!\n 
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/mental-health-act-reforms/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses,Events, Forums & Seminars
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SUMMARY:Understanding Lasting Powers of Attorney in Care Settings
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £25+VAT | Non-member: £50+VAT  \n1.5 hour course via Virtual Classroom \nDelivered in partnership with HCR Law \nAudience: Care Managers\, Registered Managers and senior care staff working in adult social care settings. \nFocus: Lasting Powers of Attorney: what they are\, why they matter in care settings\, and how care providers can understand and respond to them confidently. \nLearning Outcomes\nUnderstand what a Lasting Power of Attorney is and the role it can play in adult social care.\nRecognise the difference between a Health and Welfare LPA and a Property and Financial Affairs LPA.\nKnow what care providers should check when an attorney is involved in a person’s care or financial arrangements.\nUnderstand how LPAs interact with mental capacity\, best interests decision-making and care planning.\nIdentify common risks\, misunderstandings and when to seek legal advice or escalate concerns.\nAgenda \nWelcome & Introductions\nWhat is a Last Power of Attorney?\nThe two main types of LPA\nWhat care providers need to check\nCommon scenarios for care managers\nRisks\, red flags and escalation\nKey Takeaways for care providers\nQuestions and next steps \nDiscussion Points\nWhy family members do not automatically have legal authority to make decisions unless the correct authority is in place.\nWhy a Health and Welfare LPA can only be used when the person lacks mental capacity for the specific decision.\nWhy a Property and Financial Affairs LPA may be relevant to care fees\, personal allowance\, purchases and financial administration.\nHow care providers can evidence that they have checked an attorney’s authority and recorded decision-making clearly.\nWhen to involve the local authority\, safeguarding team\, Office of the Public Guardian\, Court of Protection\, or legal advisers. \nQuestions for Attendees\nWhat should a care provider do if a relative says they have LPA but cannot provide evidence?\nHow should care teams respond if different family members disagree about a person’s care?\nWhat should be recorded when an attorney contributes to a care plan or best interests decision?\nWhen should concerns about an attorney’s actions be escalated?\nHow can providers make sure staff understand the limits of an attorney’s authority? \nFollow-Up Resources\nA one-page LPA checklist / poster for care providers.\nA short staff briefing note on LPAs and mental capacity.\nA template wording for recording attorney involvement in care planning.\nA list of escalation routes where concerns arise. \nCLICK HERE TO BOOK!\n*Please note: As per our T&C’s\, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance\, non-completion or late cancellation.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/understanding-lasting-powers-of-attorney-in-care-settings/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Events, Forums & Seminars
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