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Protecting people using wheelchairs
The impact of posture on health and function is a fundamental part of an Enabling Approach to Care. Many Care providers will use one size fits all chairs and wheelchairs without realising the potential negative impacts for the people who sit in them. CQC has recently...
Feedback required for NHSmail
The NHSmail Centre of Excellence team are asking for feedback from providers who use NHSmail. They would like to hear about your experience of using the platform and its associated services e.g. the NAS Helpdesk. You will be asked about things such as: Your everyday...
Illegal migrant worker crackdown – what do employers need to know?
Consider the scenario; you employ a qualified new worker in your residential or homecare business, you’ve solved a problem, one less thing to worry about, and they’re keen to start work. Unfortunately, some months later, you are contacted by the Home Office and told...
Pre-Procurement Market Engagement (PPME) for Dementia Support Services
Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) currently commissions a range of services to support people living in the community with dementia and their carers, including: Hertswise – Dementia Service in Hertfordshire, a partnership of organisations led by Age UK Hertfordshire;...
As a member of HCPA are you aware you can join the Academy for FREE?
As a valued member of the Hertfordshire Care Providers Association (HCPA), we want to ensure you're aware of an incredible opportunity that can greatly benefit your organisation and your staff. Have you heard about the Care Professional Academy? It's a modern digital...
Beware of fake inspectors!
One Hertfordshire service recently had a call from a bogus inspector last night claiming 5 inspectors were on their way in 90 minutes following 2 WB reports. The call was made at 11.45pm from someone called Lisa Williams claiming to be an inspector. An inspection...
Dysphagia Awareness Workshops
Throughout 2023, Hertfordshire’s Specialist Learning Disability Service will be offering free Dysphagia Awareness Workshops for all staff or carers working with adults with learning disabilities across Hertfordshire. These training sessions are face to face based at...