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New HertsHelp Factsheet- Ideal for Home Care staff to give out to service users
An updated easy-read guide is now available The new easy-read HertsHelp Facesheet is now available and contains independent information, advice and support in Hertfordshire. This easy-read guide can be viewed and printed by clicking on the link below. » Click...
Connected Lives
Demonstrating Your Outcomes - Working Group As part of the roll out of Connected Lives across Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire County Council commissioners have been working with care providers of all types for the last two months to develop a new Outcomes...
Immediate Access to Emergency Medicines Summary
Source: HVCCG Adult Palliative Care The Herts Valley Clinical Commissioning Group (HVCCG) would like to inform care providers of the local enhanced service for immediate access to specialist drugs that would not ordinarily be kept in stock, but may be required...
HCPA in partnership with Herts Fire & Rescue Service (HRFS) are hosting a 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, relevant legislation, policies and responsibilities to ensure compliance with all legislation relating to fire safety....
HCPA’s First End of Life (EOL) study day
Fully funded End of Life study days for Leaders We are hosting our first End of Life (EOL) study days for both Residential and Nursing providers and Home Care providers across Hertfordshire. The study days will be delivered by local hospices and aim to cover a...
Nursing Care Standard Rises 4.7%
Source: LangBuisson News The Department of Health and Social Care has increased the NHS-funded nursing care standard weekly rate per patient by 4.7% from £158.16 to £165.56 for 2019/2020. The higher rate will also rise 4.7% from £217.59 to £227.77 per...
Hepatitis B- Training Information for Support Workers
Infectious Disease Prevention & Control Below are links in regards to training information for support workers that address Hepatitis B concerns and covers the following: What is Hepatitis B? The difference between acute and chronic Hepatitis B How...