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Mental Capacity Act Training: More important than ever
The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) is fundamental to safe, lawful and person-centred care. It ensures people are supported to make their own decisions wherever possible, while providing a clear legal framework when they cannot. Recent changes in deprivation of liberty case...
Hertfordshire Nursing Home Care Provision – Market Engagement
This email is in relation to expanding nursing home care provision across Hertfordshire, and HCC ACS would be grateful for your support in sharing this with the relevant individuals from your organisation, especially those decision makers and individuals with...
DoLS – Applications remain under consideration
Need advice about a DoLS application? HCC is here to help Following recent discussions regarding the implications of the AGNI judgment and its impact on Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) applications, Hertfordshire County Council has provided reassurance that...
New HCPA Staffing Agency Directory – Helping You Find Additional Workforce Support
We are pleased to launch the new HCPA Staffing Agency Directory, a practical resource designed to help care providers quickly identify staffing agencies that may be able to support with temporary, emergency, or additional workforce requirements. The directory allows...
Heat-Health alert – be prepared!
Heat-Health Alerts are issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Met Office when high temperatures are forecast that could impact health and social care services. Hot weather can pose serious health risks, particularly for older adults, people with...
Urgent Action – Heating Systems
With temperatures remaining exceptionally high, care homes should immediately check that heating systems are switched off and that automatic timers have not activated heating unnecessarily. Running heating during hot weather can significantly...
Sustainability in Social Care: Saving Money, Strengthening Compliance and Building Resilience
Care providers are facing growing pressure to manage rising costs, strengthen resilience and prepare for changing expectations around sustainability. This practical webinar will explore how taking action on sustainability can help...