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Why the latest findings of COVID-19 patients should encourage us to sit less and move more!
Recent studies from both the UK and USA suggest that along with advancing age and underlying health issues, physical inactivity is the strongest risk factor for severe COVID-19 outcomes. It is well documented that increasing your level of physical fitness can help...
StopFalls is helping to keep our elderly moving during COVID-19….
The StopFalls service run by not-for-profit organisation Hertfordshire Care Providers Association (HCPA) is helping to keep our elderly moving during the pandemic and beyond. The StopFalls campaign which is in collaboration with and funded by Hertfordshire County...
Tier 4 restrictions in London, South East and East of England
You are receiving this email as the manager of a care home in London the South East and East of England. We are hosting a special webinar series to provide you with specific guidance for Tier 4, and answer your questions. Please sign up using the link below. On...
DHSC: Homecare testing update
Inside this week’s update: Homecare testing progress Testing over the festive period Special webinar this Thursday: your chance to give feedback on testing Reminder: instructions on registering and returning coronavirus tests Test kit ordering system issue resolved...
HCPA recognise Hertfordshire’s care staff in tenth annual awards….
Dedicated care workers from across the county were recognised for their outstanding achievement during the COVID-19 pandemic at the tenth annual Hertfordshire Care Awards. In a move away from its usual format due to the current COVID pandemic the annual care awards...
HCPA are once again gearing up to celebrate Hertfordshire’s unsung heroes with their Good Care Campaign.
HCPA are celebrating Hertfordshire’s Care Heroes, with Herts Good Care Month
DHSC share the regular coronavirus testing update for care home managers
In this week’s update: Planning for testing over Christmas New improvement: 119 Coronavirus Contact Centre for care homes Final call: Return recalled Randox test kits Reminder: Summary of useful links Reminder: Sign up to attend our weekly testing webinars ...