Following consultation earlier this year, Care Quality Commission (CQC) have published an updated version of their code of practice on confidential personal information. The code of practice explains how CQC sometimes need to use their statutory powers to look at...

Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) have supplied useful leaflets, factsheets and videos for those in adult social care in Hertfordshire. Please feel Fully Funded to share with your service users and their families. These useful tools can be viewed through an A-Z list...

SMILE are delighted to announce the introduction of the SMILE pop-up film club. We are playing iconic films around Hertfordshire at clubs tailored for older people and adults with learning disabilities. These interactive social events encourage people to come together...

Opportunity for you to try before you buy!  There are volunteers who are looking for paid work in the St. Albans District area. HCPA are working with our local Centre for Voluntary Services to support people who have been volunteering but want to move into paid roles...

HCPA have been asked by members for an update on the proposed Spot Accreditation tender for Homecare being run by HCC. We now have the following statement from Frances Heathcote: I would like to update you on our plans for the Accreditation process for spot providers...

Last week the Kings Fund and Nuffield Trust produced a report, ‘Home Truths’, demonstrating the impact of the local authority spending cuts over the last six years on social care. The report highlights the combined pressures on services, such as maintaining...

The latest report written by Skills For Care builds on their annual key sector report, ‘The size and structure of the adult social care sector and workforce in England 2016’ – the two combined provide evidence on the issues affecting adult social care and in...