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DoLS – Applications remain under consideration
Need advice about a DoLS application? HCC is here to help Following recent discussions regarding the implications of the AGNI judgment and its impact on Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) applications, Hertfordshire County Council has provided reassurance that...
New HCPA Staffing Agency Directory – Helping You Find Additional Workforce Support
We are pleased to launch the new HCPA Staffing Agency Directory, a practical resource designed to help care providers quickly identify staffing agencies that may be able to support with temporary, emergency, or additional workforce requirements. The directory allows...
Heat-Health alert – be prepared!
Heat-Health Alerts are issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Met Office when high temperatures are forecast that could impact health and social care services. Hot weather can pose serious health risks, particularly for older adults, people with...
Moving beyond tick-box training: Why eLearning alone is not enough
Training should build competence and confidence — not just generate certificates. Care providers are being reminded that relying solely on eLearning is no longer sufficient to demonstrate safe, effective workforce development. We want to remind Care Providers that our...
Hertfordshire Health Walks becomes dementia friendly – An activity which can be done with care staff or families
Hertfordshire Health Walks has achieved Hertfordshire’s Dementia Friendly Accreditation, making these walks even more inclusive and welcoming. The first phase focuses on a small number of routes, starting with the popular Millstream Pub walk in Hitchin. This gentle,...
Cost of Living Update
The Household Support Fund, the primary mechanism for supporting residents facing immediate financial crisis and cost-of-living pressures since 2021, has been replaced by the Crisis Resilience Fund (CRF) and the transition is underway to a new system that will allow...
Gambling Awareness
Gambling harms can affect anyone, but did you know the risks are significantly higher for some groups? Research shows that those with autism and/or ADHD are twice as likely to experience gambling‑related harm than neurotypical peers. Modern forms of gambling...