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SCAMS and FRAUD Awareness Campaign
We can all stand up to scams by reporting and sharing our experience 20th to the 24th September Protecting people against scams is more important than ever. Many people are in difficult circumstances due to poor health, lack of employment, debt, or isolation. Scammers...
HCPA to run its biggest virtual chair-based exercise event to date
After great success from its weekly virtual chair-based exercise classes, HCPA’s StopFalls service are now to host their biggest chair-based exercise event on Wednesday 22nd September. The online exercise classes were introduced at the start of...
11th annual awards to celebrate our care heroes…
HCPA’s Hertfordshire Care Awards has launched and for the 11th year will be recognising and rewarding the incredible work of Care Providers and their staff from across Hertfordshire. In a year that has seen unprecedented challenges and changes to the care sector,...
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...