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Cost of Living & Household support Fund – support clients and staff
The rising cost of living is impacting everyone in different ways, from yourself and colleagues, to friends, family and the people you support in your role. We all need help from time to time and it can be difficult to know what support is available to you. Visit our...
Announcing the First-Ever Live Longer Better with Dementia Celebration Day – June 6th
Building on the success of the annual Live Longer Better in Hertfordshire Celebration Day (launched in 2022) the Herts Sport & Physical Activity Partnership (HSP) have announced their first ever Live Longer Better with Dementia Celebration Day, an event dedicated...
ReSPECT Training in end-of-life care
Planning for end-of-life care is more critical than ever before. The ReSPECT (Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment) process has been implemented across the Herts & West Essex ICS, making it vital for all care providers to be well-prepared....
Increased cyber threat for UK adult social care providers
The UK government's latest Cyber Security Breaches Survey (April 2025) reveals that cyber threats remain a significant risk for all organisations, including health and social care. The survey shows that 43% of UK businesses, including 41% of health or care...
Scam Awareness Webinars
Communities 1st is hosting scam awareness webinars for internationally recruited care workers, as well as IRE Spoke colleagues, social care managers and local authority representatives. These webinars will address the following key themes: Navigating UK systems and...
Funding for International Recruitment in Adult Social Care 25/26
As some of you may be aware, the Department of Health and Social Care are making funding available for International Recruitment in Adult Social Care for 2025/26. The priority objective is to continue support for displaced International Recruits whose employers...
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...