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NHSmail account validation security questions changes
You know that all care providers need NHSmail. It’s our sector’s way of sending personal data securely, Many hospitals will no longer share discharge documents without an NHSmail address. NHSmail is freely available to CQC registered care services. How to create an...
Professionals’ referral pathway
Are you supporting someone with urgent need for a white good? Hertfordshire Community Navigation Service (HCNS) are now providing white good support for residents in need. You can apply for white goods if you: don’t have enough money to meet your or...
Non-safeguarding medication error reporting form updated
In collaboration with HCC and ICB Pharmacy colleagues, the non-safeguarding medication error reporting form has recently been updated to capture more detailed information The updated reporting form for non-safeguarding medication errors in Hertfordshire is...
Supporting a person on the stairs – “Busting myths and how to do it safely!”
For too long care staff have been discouraged from supporting people on the stairs. This is largely due to fear that a person may fall, as well as a lack of knowledge on how to do this safely. It has therefore always been an assumption that Physiotherapists (PT) and...
New scams – please ensure those who draw on your care for are not tricked!
Care Providers in the east of England have reported an increase in scams hoping to exploit people’s worries over the announced changes to the Winter Fuel Allowance scheme and the Digital Switchover being rolled out across the country by UK telecoms companies and...
Don’t forget – The HCPA Provider Hub is here for ANY questions
Of course, you know that our Care Provider Hub is available for any questions relating to managing and reporting infections (covid, flu, etc) but did you know the Hub can answer any questions you might have concerning adult social care in Herts? It’s another of our...
Key message to people who support people with learning disabilities who are on certain benefits
Between September 2024 and December 2025 people with learning disabilities on certain benefits will receive a ‘Migration Notice’ from the Department for Work and Pensions to apply for Universal Credit. This will mean opening an online account. Many people will need...