News
Vitamin D
In 2016 Public Health England issued guidance that population groups at increased risk of vitamin D deficiency (such as people who are confined indoors, including those in care homes) should take a daily 10 micrograms/400 units vitamin D supplement throughout the...
Message from Integrated Community Support Commissioning: Update on Spot Homecare Provider Framework Tender
Thank you to everyone who attended the Pre-Procurement Market Engagement events in October 2021 and completed the Pre-Procurement Provider survey. At a time when everyone is so busy, we are grateful that you took the time to feed into this process. The Council has...
Booster vaccine provides 88% protection against the Omicron variant
According to the UKHSA hospitalisation from vaccines is good against the Omicron variant. What they found: • One dose of any vaccine was associated with a 35% reduced risk of hospitalisation among symptomatic cases with the Omicron variant. • Two doses with a...
PM statement to the House of Commons on COVID-19 – 05.01.22
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement to the House of Commons on the Omicron variant on Wednesday 5th January 2022. Please remember this guidance is for the general public, not social care. We await further...
HCPA’s CEO Sharon Davies is awarded an OBE…
It is with great pride that we can announce Sharon Davies, CEO at HCPA has been recognised for her contributions to the Adult Social Care sector across Hertfordshire and beyond. Sharon’s work has...
Commissioned Scheme stand down in Herts Valley
For the attention of care home managers based in Herts Valley. Please click here for the communication from EEAST advising that in Herts Valleys (HV) the HAARC (ECP car) is being stepped down from 3-31 January due to pressures in frontline services and need to release...
Further Delays to the Implementation of the Liberty Protection Safeguards
Anna Lemmer, Ridout Law, 29 December 2021 The Department of Health and Social Care (“DHSC”) has announced a further delay to the public consultation on the draft regulations and draft Code of Practice for the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and...
