News
Info re DoLS Portal
From Tuesday the 14th of February the Hertfordshire Supervisory Body will no longer be able to processing DOLS applications from care homes unless they come via the applications portal. For several months now the Team have been trialling the portal with a number of...
Process for managing respiratory illness in care homes
Dear Providers, Thank you for your continued efforts to minimise the spread of both COVID and flu so far this winter. Unfortunately, both COVID and flu continue to circulate in homes across Hertfordshire and as such we have updated our pathway to assist you when you...
Alternative Fuels
There are two new schemes being launched in 2023 to help households that use alternative fuels like heating oil, who will receive a £200 payment this winter, and households without a direct relationship to an energy supplier – such as care home or park home residents...
Upcoming HCPA Providers Forums- Book Now!
HCPA are pleased to announce that we will be continuing to offer provider specific forums over the next 12 months. All forums will be available to managers and/or leaders within care organisations and will give you the opportunity to gain any key updates for your...
End of Life Documentation Webinar (26th Jan 2022) & ReSPECT Communication
HCPA is pleased to announce we are teaming up with our local health partners to provide our valued members with a webinar around End of Life documentation, in light of the RESPECT (Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment) form being rolled out across...
Are you a learning disability nurse working in social care?
The Health Care Academy are updating the Learning Disability Nursing section of their health career website. The aim of this website is to promote Learning Disability Nursing as a career choice and let college, school leavers and others know what a varied and exciting...
RE: The Purple Folder update
04/01/2022 A message from the Strategic Lead Nurse at Herts County Council For all those who have requested and are awaiting Purple Folders, I would like to thank you for your patience regarding delivery of the Purple Folder. Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) has...