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‘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...
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...
DBS Checks – Key updates for care providers
When recruiting, remember you must see the original DBS certificate in person - copies or photos aren’t accepted. The new SARA helpline (0300 131 2784) offers support for sensitive applications, and digital ID checks are now allowed through approved providers. Read...
Oliver McGowan Code of Practice
In line with the upcoming Oliver McGowan Code of Practice on statutory learning disability and autism training, it has been announced that funding for the Oliver McGowan training is expected to be available through the Learning and Development Support Scheme for adult...
Clarification on care worker visa changes
The Home Office has confirmed that ‘in-country switching’ will remain permitted until 2028 (subject to review), offering some short-term reassurance for providers and workers already in the UK. This includes continued access to students and graduates, and flexibility...
New Code of Practice: Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism
On 19 June 2025, the Department of Health and Social Care released the long-awaited draft Code of Practice for the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism. It is now a legal requirement under the Health and Care Act 2022 for all...