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Improved Guidance on How to Display Your Rating
Source: CQC Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings help people to find out about the quality of health and care services. It is a legal requirement for services to display their rating at each location delivering a regulated service, and if applicable, on their...
Thousands with dementia missing out on council tax discount
Source: Homecare.co.uk A significant number of people with 'mental impairments', such as learning disabilities, dementia and Parkinsons, are missing out on discounts on their council tax bills, due to a lack of awareness Read the important article below from...
CAS Alert: Medical Device Alert
Source: Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Summary On the 1st of May, MHRA issued an alert in regards to the Molift Move 180/205 mobile hoist and Molift Air ceiling hoist- all size of 2-point sling bars, manufactured by Etac. The alert aims...
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) are planning to deliver 3 separate events ahead of Carers Week, which is 10 - 16 June 2019 Getting Carers Connected is the theme for 2019 by Carers UK. The events will last for 3 hours each. Each event...
Important Medication Information
HCPA has worked with local CCGs and national resources to create a platform to enable all providers in Hertfordshire to have access to up-to-date information on how to manage medication safely. The webpage includes information on: Local and national policies and...
The StopFalls App is finally here on all platforms
Our innovative approach to reducing falls through exercises, assessments and prevention techniques We have created and launched our StopFalls App in conjunction with our StopFalls Campaign. The StopFalls app is the first one-stop-shop for all important falls resources...
Fire Safety study day – An afternoon session is now available!
Due to a positive response from our members, we have now opened an afternoon session at this vital fire safety study day. This fully funded workshop is for all Care Providers working in Residential or Supported Living services and will cover management obligations,...