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Courses eligible for LDSS funding
Oliver McGowan Training on Learning Disability and Autism Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate Cultural Transformation Programme (Understanding Workplace Culture) Coaching for Effective Leadership, including self-management and resilience Understanding Performance...
CQC returning to services previously rated as good
The CQC has announced a new “Return to Good” approach, launching in June 2026, designed to reassess services currently rated Good in a more proportionate and targeted way. This means that for many providers, inspections will increasingly focus on: People’s experiences...
National review: Culturally adapted dementia care
The NHS England (NHSE) Dementia policy team would like to highlight an opportunity to contribute to a national review of culturally adapted dementia care in England, commissioned by the NHS Race and Health Observatory and being led by the NHSE Strategy Unit. The...
Moving & Handling Awareness Day
Date: 11 JuneAudience: All Care Providers Good Moving and Handling practices are everyone’s responsibility, not just those in specialist roles. Every day, people across health and social care settings make decisions that impact both their own safety and the wellbeing...
CareFest ‘26
Find out how Hertfordshire Library Service CareFest is helping people to lead the lives they want. There is plenty to do at CareFest events, which provide valuable information for carers, older people, and those living with disabilities, as well as hands on activities...
Heat health alert updated for the East of England
The amber heat health alert is in effect from 10AM on 26/05/2026 until 5PM on 28/05/2026 across the East of England. The amber alert has a matrix score of 12. This means:Significant impacts are likely across health and social care services due to the high...
Change of ACS email address
With effect from Tuesday 19 May 2026, ACS (Hertfordshire) are introducing one countywide email inbox for Adult Care Services (ACS) referrals and enquiries: ACS.Referrals@hertfordshire.gov.uk Referrals Please continue to use the ACS Portal as the first and...