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Preparing for the Autumn COVID-19 Booster
On the 15th July 2022 the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) issued advice on the next COVID-19 booster campaign, which will take place this Autumn. While we await final details of the campaign, which will likely start in September, there is clear...
Forum on Managing Consent and Capacity of Intimacy and Sex for Individuals you support
Following guidance published by CQC in May, it has come to HCPA’s attention that providers need further guidance in how to help the individuals they support with relationships, sexuality and intimacy, while taking into consideration the complexity of consent and...
The rising cost of fuel
Our strategic partner Towergate Insurance have recently been in touch with us regarding the rising cost of fuel and have provided some tips on things you can do to help reduce these costs. Using vehicles for work during the fuel increase crisis Home care agency...
Temperature checks not required for visitors
Visitors to adult social care settings are no longer required to have a temperature check on arrival. The MHRA have advised there is little scientific evidence to support temperature screening as a reliable method for detection of COVID-19 or other febrile illness,...
Contacting Adult Care Services for information or advice survey
Please share this survey with families you support who will have used Adult Care Services. Hertfordshire County Council’s Adult Care Services co-production advisory group has launched a survey to better understand the needs, challenges and aspirations of all...
New course! FULL Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care
Starting in September 2022 CQC state that all Registered Managers' hold or be working towards an appropriate level 5 qualification as advised by Skills for Care. The current qualification recommended by Skills for Care for those wishing to become a registered manager...
Mental Health forum
HCPA and HPFT are happy to announce our second Mental health forum. The agenda: Commissioning update Monitoring- Themes and Trends Key Topic- Crisis Intervention Key Topic- Managing comorbidities General Training Needs Update Local Support Available- MIND...
