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Immigration white paper to reduce migration and strengthen border
This week, the government has released its long-awaited Immigration White Paper, and there are big changes on the horizon. Especially for our sector. The ‘care worker visa’ route is being closed to new overseas applicants. Here’s what you need to know: End of Care...
Professionals’ referral pathway
Are you supporting someone with urgent need for a white good? Hospital Community Navigation Service (HCNS) are now providing white good support for residents in need. For more information and to access referral forms, please visit: ...
HCPA are excited to be a key delivery partner in Hertfordshire’s Centre of Excellence for Training in Music and Dementia.
HCPA are excited to be a key delivery partner in Hertfordshire's Centre of Excellence for Training in Music and Dementia. This program is a brilliant addition to HCPAs Dementia education offer to link therapeutic music skills to care staff and enhance dementia...
Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Scheme – CQC update
The DHSC has confirmed that the Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS) will continue in the 2025/26 financial year. This scheme helps care providers invest in their workforce by funding various training opportunities. Updated guidance is now available on...
National Safeguarding Adults Board (SAB) professional curiosity resource
The National Safeguarding Adults Board’s (SAB) Business Manager Network has developed a professional curiosity resource. They are keen to support improved collaboration across a range of networks nationally. The network has created safeguarding ‘curiosity’ resources...
Misleading adverts for eVisa
We have recently been made aware of an issue relating to a company charging for support in applying for an EVISA. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has made a ruling against Maki Online Services Ltd trading as 'NINO apply'. NINO apply tried to attract...
Update Hertfordshire and West Essex (HWE) Integrated Care System (ICS) – Urinary Tract Infection and Catheter Care Workstreams
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are the leading cause of significant patient morbidity, resource use and contribution to antimicrobial resistance, they are also highly associated with E.coli and gram-negative...