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HCPA’s Adult Disability Support Forums
Hosted four times a year in March, June, September, and December HCPA runs the Adult Disability Support Forum (previously known as Learning Disability Support Forum) quarterly following the Members Network events. These are a great opportunity for all Adult Disability...
Heat Wave Guidance
Preparing for a Heatwave Many people enjoy the hot weather but there can be serious health consequences from too much heat and vulnerable groups are particularly at-risk in prolonged hot spells. High temperatures have significant health consequences and are associated...
Deserving Dignity – End of Life Care for People with a Learning Disability
Source: Integrated Health & Care Commissioning Team- Hertfordshire County Council The Hospice of St. Francis is hosting an end of life care course for people with a Learning Disability. This course is suitable for anyone who wishes to promote dignity at the...
Supporting the Mental Health of People with Learning Disabilities
Source: Skills for Care People with a learning disability are more likely to experience poor mental health but they are less likely to have access to adequate support. This week is #LearningDisabilityWeek and Skills for Care are launching new resources to...
CAS Alert: Class 2 Medicines Recall
Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products & Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Description M & A Pharmachem Ltd. is recalling the following batches of Paracetamol 500mg tablets due to a small number of pots from each batch have been found to contain discoloured...
Reporting Accidents and Illness at Work
Source: Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Making sure you know exactly what workplace injuries and incidents you must report The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) puts duties on employers, the self-employed, and...
Medicines in Health and Adult Social Care
Source: CQC Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report sharing the learning from risks and good practices in medicines, which they found in their inspections. CQC have seen that medicines can present a clear risk to people when not used properly....