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Hertfordshire Learning Disability COVID-19 review – candidates needed
If you support a young adult with learning disabilities or are an unpaid carer of young people with learning disabilities then you may be able to help. In 2021 the Learning Disability co-production board asked Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) to find out about the...
NICE: Useful resources on self-harm
NICE have created a quick guide to help those who support young adults with mental health issues. This guide has advice on: Planning for admission Preparing for discharge Care and support after discharge Crisis plans Information and support for...
NICE resources to help support autistic people
Quick guide: enabling positive lives for autistic adults. Quick guide: assessment and diagnosis of autism, what to expect. Webinar: supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autistic...
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...
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...
BBC Two – ‘Inside the Care Crisis’ with Ed Balls documentary
Did you see the recent BBC Two Documentary ‘Inside the Care Crisis’ with Ed Balls? Whilst much of the information was fantastic there were some areas for concern, in particular the use of clear-panelled/transparent face masks when delivering personal and direct care....
Central Alert System: Slim X2 Insulin Pump – Discard or Destroy Mains Power adapters
Source: Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Summary The Slim X2 insulin pump, manufactured by Tandem Diabetes Care, has an exposed component that may cause and electrical shock to the user or patient. Action Identify patients supplied with...