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Only the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) can approve a version of the health & safety law poster
You must display the poster where your workers can easily read it and you can’t print a copy yourself. We are aware of suppliers selling fake versions online that haven’t been approved. The current version of the law poster includes enhanced security features and is...
NHS Hertfordshire Wellbeing Service
NHS Hertfordshire Wellbeing Service The Hertfordshire Wellbeing Service offer psychological help and practical support for people experiencing a wide range of common mental health conditions. They work on the principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), which...
Hot water bottles
There have been quite a few recent articles in the press over the safe use of hot water bottles, given their increasing popularity. We would like to take this opportunity to remind Care Providers about safe usage of these devices. Please remember: Capacity assessment...
Emollient creams update
The guidance on the expiry date of emollient creams once opened has changed! Emollient creams can now be used for 3 months after opening regardless of if they are dispensed in a pump, tub, or tube. All emollients should be for named residents and the date of opening...
CQC – Services for people with a learning disability and autistic people
The CQC have put together some key links to good practice guidance and information for services who support people with a learning disability and/or autistic people. These have been put together as the CQC is still finding examples of poor and unsafe care and support...
Environments for Ageing and Dementia Design Assessment Tool (EADDAT) Launches
Experts from the University of Stirling have created a new tool to support families, businesses, and professionals to make homes, premises, and public places more accessible to an ageing population and those living with dementia. Lesley Palmer, Chief Architect at...
Changes to provision of Safety needles in Hertfordshire
If you are a care home provider please ensure you read through this important information. In 2020 a decision was made to change the way that safety needles are accessed across Hertfordshire reflecting HSE and NHSE guidance. The implementation of this decision was...