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Norovirus Prevention and Informational Guidance
New videos released by Hertfordshire and West Essex STP Two new videos have been released as part of Hertfordshire and West Essex’s Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP) to advise people how to cope with the symptoms of the Norovirus; also known as the...
read moreSafer Places Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworker
Source: ISAC Service Safer Places is pleased to announce the launch of their new Hertfordshire Stalking Service (ISAC). This funding was obtained from the Ministry of Housing with sponsorship from Hertfordshire County Council and will be an important step to keeping...
read moreStay in the Know: Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board Newsletter
Source: HSAB & HSCP Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board (HSAB) and Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (HSCP) have released their joint Winter newsletter for 2019. » Click here to read the full...
read moreNew Guidelines on Supporting Adults with Cerebral Palsy
Source: NICE NICE has recently published a Cerebral palsy in adults guideline, which has several recommendations relevant to social care practitioners including recommendations on support with communication, vocational skills and independent living, electronic...
read moreSupporting People Growing Older with a Learning Disability
A Quick Guide to Person-Centred Future Planning Source: NICE As people change and grow older, it is important to plan for their future and a person-centred future plan will reflect their changing needs. The NICE quick guide (Linked below) sets out why it is important...
read moreHypothermia- Learning from Safety Incidents
Source: CQC The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published the latest issue in their 'Learning from safety incidents' series. The new issue looks at the risk of hypothermia and how this ca n develop in vulnerable people after a relatively short exposure to cold...
read moreBeing Scam Aware: Taking a Stand Against Scams
Source: Friends Against Scams Scams affect the lives of millions of people across the UK. People who are scammed often experience shame and social isolation as a result. National Trading Standards Scams Team evidence shows that the average age of a scam victim is 75....
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