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SUMMARY:Tackling Tuberculosis together in Adult Social Care
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: Fully funded for Hertfordshire Care providers only \nVenue: Virtual Classroom\n \nTuberculosis (TB) remains an important public health issue and can present specific challenges within adult social care settings. \nThis half day event brings together adult social care providers and partners to strengthen awareness\, understanding\, and confidence in responding to TB within the workforce and the people they support.\nThe session will explore TB from a social care perspective\, focusing on early awareness\, workforce considerations\, and effective responses to individual cases or wider incidents. It is designed to support providers to meet their responsibilities around infection prevention\, safeguarding\, and workforce wellbeing. \nWhat the Session Will Cover \nTopics covered during the session will include: \n\nAn overview of tuberculosis (TB) and how it is transmitted\nTB within the adult social care workforce\nTB case management in social care settings\nResponding to TB incidents and outbreaks\nRoles\, responsibilities\, and partnership working to reduce risk and support safe care delivery\n\nWho Should Attend \nThis event is open to all adult social care providers\, including managers\, senior staff\, and those with responsibility for workforce health\, infection prevention and control\, and service leadership. \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 two delegates per site may be amended 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/tackling-tuberculosis-together-in-adult-social-care/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses,Events, Forums & Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T133330
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T221430Z
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SUMMARY:HCPA Members Network Event - March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Only available for current HCPA Members and Strategic & Trusted Partners\nVenue: Tewinbury Farm | Hertford Road | Welwyn | Hertfordshire | AL6 0JB\nTime: 09:30 – 15:00 \nPlaces at this event are limited to ONE per member\, reserve your place early to avoid disappointment.\nAs this is a catered event\, a fee of £50.00 will be charged for any non-attendance. You can cancel up to 48 hours before the event. \nHCPA Members Network Event: CQC\, DHSC and Workforce Briefing\nJoin fellow care managers and leaders for a focused and informative briefing event bringing together local authority leaders\, national policy experts\, and regulators. This Network session is designed to keep you up to date with key developments across adult social care\, while providing space for discussion\, reflection\, and networking \nWhat to expect\nThe event will include:\n• Welcome and housekeeping to set the scene for the day\n• HCPA updates\n• A national policy perspective from DHSC on the Fair Pay Agreement\n• An interactive activity session\n• Insight into cultural transformation\, utilising the care workforce pathway\n• A keynote session from CQC exploring how the current regulatory landscape lies\n• Dedicated Q&A time to ask questions\n• Local Authority updates\n• Updates on workforce development\n• Opportunities to network with HCPA Strategic Partners and peers over brunch and refreshment breaks \nThis event is suitable for:\n• Care Business Owners\n• Registered Care Managers and Deputy Managers\n• Anyone with responsibility for workforce\, quality\, or service development in adult social care \nBy attending\, you will:\n• Gain up-to-date information from local and national speakers\n• Better understand upcoming changes affecting care services\n• Hear directly from CQC and DHSC representatives\n• Share learning and experiences with other care managers\n• Take away practical insights to support service improvement and workforce development \nCatering & breaks\nBrunch and refreshment breaks are included\, providing informal opportunities to connect with speakers and colleagues.\nSpaces are limited and capped to just 1 person per service as this will be a sell-out event.\nBook early to avoid disappointment.
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/hcpa-members-network-event-march-2026/
LOCATION:Tewinbury Farm | Hertford Road | Welwyn | Hertfordshire | AL6 0JB
CATEGORIES:Events, Forums & Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T133330
CREATED:20260106T092230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T092259Z
UID:10002200-1773826200-1773849600@www.hcpa.info
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 two delegates per site may be amended 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-2/
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:20260203T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T133330
CREATED:20260116T152950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T162128Z
UID:10002214-1770116400-1770121800@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:UTI and Catheter Care Webinar - Answering your questions with practical support for adult social care
DESCRIPTION:1.5 hour Session via MS Teams \nUTIs and catheter-related issues are a daily reality in adult social care and getting them right can have a huge impact on resident wellbeing\, hospital admissions\, and staff confidence. Join our live\, interactive UTI and Catheter Care webinar to get clear\, practical guidance tailored to adult social care settings. \nThis is your opportunity to ask questions\, learn from experts\, and take away simple\, evidence-based actions you can use immediately to improve care and outcomes. \nClick here to register\nGot a question about UTIs or catheter care in adult social care? \nIf it’s something you deal with in practice\, chances are others are too. Submit your questions ahead of the webinar and our expert panel will tackle the issues that really matter\, from prevention and early signs to documentation\, escalation\, and fundamental expectations. \nNo question is too small\, and your input will help shape the session ensuring that it’s practical\, relevant\, and rooted in real-time care. \nAsk a question to the panel of experts here \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/uti-and-catheter-care-webinar-answering-your-questions-with-practical-support-for-adult-social-care/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Events, Forums & Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T133330
CREATED:20250929T203723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T204001Z
UID:10002016-1760450400-1760455800@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Market Shaping Forum - Understanding Plus Size Care Opportunities for Care Homes
DESCRIPTION:1.5 hour virtually via MS Teams\nOnly available for Care Homes & Nursing Homes in Hertfordshire \nJoin us for the Market Shaping Online Forum with Hertfordshire Residential and Nursing Homes focused on Plus Size care\, hosted by HCPA and led by HCC Adult Care Services. \nThis essential session aims to raise awareness of the growing needs of the plus size care market\, both now and in the future. \nThe forum will explore:\n• Current landscape and perceptions\n• Commissioning expectations and requirements\n• Barriers and Challenges to delivery\n• Training and equipment provision\n• Next Steps \nThe forum will include interactive breakout discussions to identify support mechanisms\, potential challenges and innovative opportunities for delivering plus size care. \nWe encourage any Residential or Nursing Homes that are interested in learning more to join us\, you do not need to be currently delivering this area of care! \nYou will have an opportunity to share insights and feedback which will help shape future strategies and support frameworks. \nClick here to book
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/market-shaping-forum-understanding-plus-size-care-opportunities-for-care-homes/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Events, Forums & Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T133330
CREATED:20250827T104247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T104313Z
UID:10001984-1760007600-1760011200@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Winter Planning Webinar
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n1 hour webinar\nThis webinar will include expert advice and analysis from Public Health\, UKHSA\, HCC and HCPA\, covering topics such as: Vaccination\, IPC guidance\, Winter Readiness Toolkit\, Healthy Homes over winter\, preparing Business Continuity Plans and more! \nThis webinar is for all types of care settings and we encourage you to join \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nEach attendee needs to be individually registered
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/winter-planning-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Events, Forums & Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T133330
CREATED:20250717T101927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T211622Z
UID:10001851-1759226400-1759233600@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Adult Disability Services Manager Forum
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded* | ACE Member: Fully funded* | Associate Member: N/A | Non-member: N/A \n2 hour forum virtual via MS Teams!\n \nJoin our forum for Managers\, Deputies\, Unit Leads\, Team Leaders and Compliance leads\, who work in Adult Disability Care Services \nThis forum is designed to be your space – a place to connect\, collaborate\, and share what matters most to you. \nWe’re still gathering content and would love your input to help shape the agenda.\nTell us:\n• What topics should we cover?\n• What challenges are you facing?\n• Any guest speakers you’d like to hear from? \nPlease fill out the below quick form to book and furnish us with your suggestions – we’re all ears & book your space below! \nClick here for your suggestions\nWe look forward to seeing you online! \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/adult-disability-services-manager-forum-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Events, Forums & Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T133330
CREATED:20250630T102525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T102621Z
UID:10001798-1757584800-1757590200@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:UTI and Catheter Care Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded* | ACE Member: Fully funded* | Associate Member: N/A | Non-member: N/A \n1.5 hour Webinar via MS Teams!\n \nJoin us for this essential webinar\, led by Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board\, aimed at improving safety and quality of care by preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs) and enhancing catheter care across the system. \nThis session will highlight the role of catheter passports in supporting communication\, documentation\, and timely catheter reviews\, helping to reduce infection risk. We will also share local insights from the To Dip or Not To Dip (TDONTD) survey exploring current practice around urine dipstick use and identifying opportunities for safer UTI diagnosis. \nAttendees will gain valuable knowledge on effective UTI prevention strategies\, local healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) surveillance data from care settings and practical actions to help reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) \nAttendees will learn about the risks\, prevention strategies\, roles\, and responsibilities and how the use of catheter passports can reduce infection rates through better documentation and timely catheter reviews. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\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/uti-and-catheter-care-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Events, Forums & Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250826T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250826T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T133330
CREATED:20250723T091535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T211726Z
UID:10001875-1756204200-1756207800@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:An introduction to Prevention and Enablement - Practical Tips for Care Staff - For Homecare Providers
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded* | ACE Member: Fully funded* | Associate Member: N/A | Non-member: N/A \n1 hour Webinar via Zoom!\n \nHCPA are pleased to welcome you to this interactive online learning session. \nLearning Objectives\n• Understanding what Prevention and Enablement is\n• Understanding the principles of Enabling Care\n• Understanding the importance of physical activity and movement\n• Understanding the relevance of mental capacity\n• Learning some practical Enabling Care top tips \nClick here to register\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/an-introduction-to-prevention-and-enablement-practical-tips-for-care-staff-online-learning-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Events, Forums & Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250812T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250812T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T133330
CREATED:20250723T091214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T211706Z
UID:10001874-1754994600-1754998200@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:An introduction to Prevention and Enablement - For Homecare Providers
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded* | ACE Member: Fully funded* | Associate Member: N/A | Non-member: N/A \n1 hour Webinar via Zoom!\n \nHCPA are pleased to welcome you to this interactive online learning session. \nLearning Objectives\n• How to use the Prevention and Enablement Framework\n• The effectiveness of Goal setting\n• Building your champion MDT and how to ensure learning is shared and implemented.\n• Falls Management and triangulation across care plans\n• How you can ensure movement and exercise is embedded into every day care\n• Have an awareness of linking in with community opportunities and sharing best practice. \nClick here to register\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/an-introduction-to-prevention-and-enablement-for-homecare-providers-online-learning-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care topics,Events, Forums & Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250724T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250724T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T133330
CREATED:20250610T074237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T080252Z
UID:10001752-1753365600-1753372800@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Quality Life History to Support Dementia Care in Homecare Settings Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded* | ACE Member: Fully funded* | Associate Member: N/A | Non-member: N/A \n2 hour Webinar via Zoom!\n \nJoin us for an engaging and practical session on Quality Life History to Support Dementia Care in Homecare. \nThis fully funded online learning session is designed specifically for Homecare staff in Hertfordshire. \nYou’ll gain practical tools and insights to support the people you care for more meaningfully. \n• To explore what life history is\n• To be able to identify the importance and benefits of life history\n• To understand the role of Life history in person centred care person centred care\n• To cover how to gather a Life history\n• To look at ways of presenting and using a life History\n• How to use and update This is Me\n• To understand how to integrate life history in to daily care \nWhether you’re new to life history work or looking to refresh your approach\, this session will equip you with meaningful strategies to improve the quality of life for residents living with dementia. \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/quality-life-history-to-support-dementia-care-in-homecare-settings-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Events, Forums & Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T133330
CREATED:20250527T140143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T102639Z
UID:10001713-1750759200-1750766400@www.hcpa.info
SUMMARY:Manager Forum for Older People Care Services - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded* | ACE Member: Fully funded* | Associate Member: N/A | Non-member: N/A \n2 hour forum virtual via MS Teams!\n \nJoin our forum for Managers who work in Older Persons care services – In Person or Online! \nThat’s right\, two options: either attend in person at our Mundells site (limited spaces) or join us online. \nThis forum is designed to be your space – a place to connect\, collaborate\, and share what matters most to you. \nWe’re still gathering content and would love your input to help shape the agenda.\nTell us:\n• What topics should we cover?\n• What challenges are you facing?\n• Any guest speakers you’d like to hear from? \nPlease give us your suggestions by filling in the below form – we’re all ears & book your space below\nClick here for your suggestions \nIf you would like to attend in person at our Mundells site\, See Here \nWe look forward to seeing you – online or in person! \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/manager-forum-for-older-people-care-services-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Events, Forums & Seminars
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