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Priority driving test appointments and beware shady third-party sellers
The Drivers and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) currently have an established process for critical workers to access priority test appointments for their employees. To utilise this service, the employee must already have a practical test booking with DVSA. The...
New Bed Rail Risk Management Guide
We are pleased to inform you that a new Bed Rail Risk Management Guide is now available to support all care providers in responding to the National Patient Safety Alert regarding the safe use of bed rails. This guidance should be helpful to any provider that...
Join the first Music in Herts Dementia Care Champion cohorts
Following a successful pilot, HCPA are excited to launch the first cohorts of the Music in Herts Dementia Care Champion programme. Discover how music can deeply connect, comfort, and uplift those living with dementia. The training empowers care professionals to:...
‘Optimising Medicines Support for Patients – Seven Day Prescribing & Multi-compartment Compliance Aids (MCA) Best Practice’ guidance
Local guidance has been developed by Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board to support patients, carers, and healthcare professionals to optimise medication management. The guidance states that ‘MCAs (commonly known as dosette boxes or blister packs) are...
Supplementary training offer
Some members have told us they would like access to additional paid training when HCPA-funded options are not available. While our priority will always be to offer funded training where possible, we are now extending our paid-for training to HCPA members, delivered...
Is your service ready for the CQC? Utilise the HCPA Business Development services!
CQC Update : 'how we are working to rebuild good regulation' How we are working to rebuild good regulation - Care Quality Commission CQC announced earlier this month that as part of the ongoing work on improving how they regulate health and care services they will be...
HCPA’s support service directory is here to support you!
Now is a great time to check out our Support Service Directory. This is a free and accessible tool with a wide range of services and key contacts for our members - designed as your go-to hub for urgent, specialist, and wellbeing services in our area! This is...