Following our recent email regarding a suspected outbreak of respiratory infections we have received a letter from the NHS East and North Hertfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group to be shared with all Care Homes in Hertfordshire containing important information...

SMILE offer the Otago exercise programme which is designed specifically to prevent falls, delivered by qualified specialists. The programme consists of a set of leg muscle strengthening, balance retraining exercises (progressing in difficulty), and a walking plan....

The Safeguarding Board recently shared an email with us from Kevin Hyland OBE, Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, which although aimed at local government staff is a useful resource for all staff who are going into people’s own homes to provide care. Part of the...

Our next Members Network Event on Tuesday 31st January is Fully Funded and open to all HCPA members. The event will focus on 2017 funding, with Iain McBeath speaking on behalf of HCC, and we’ll also discuss the Apprenticeship Levy, with speakers from HCPA and our...

Skills for Health, Health Education and Skills Care have launched a new resource to support health and social care staff and educators in England who work with people living with a learning disability. The new Learning Disabilities Core Skills Education and Training...

Thank you for continuing to report potential outbreaks of infection to the Health Protection Team. Over the last week we have noted a higher number of respiratory outbreaks being reported (18 current respiratory outbreaks in Hertfordshire care homes on 13th January...

As you may be aware, Hertfordshire Equipment Service (HES) is preparing to roll-out a new policy on the prescription of equipment.  The new policy will outline what equipment will be available and how it will be authorised and provided. As this is likely to affect...