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Navigating NHS Changes: What It Means for Care Providers?
Significant changes are underway across the NHS landscape, with the government announcing the formation of seven new Integrated Care Board (ICB) footprints effective from spring 2026. These changes mark the beginning of a broader transformation, with many ICBs...
Forecast 2026 National Living Wage increases published
The Low Pay Commission, the group who calculate what is a fair and reasonable minimum wage (the National Living Wage) for UK workers over the age of 21, have published their estimate for April 2026. As in previous years they have forecast a range somewhere...
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...
‘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...