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Reclassification to Pregabalin & Gabapentin to prevent misuse
Source: central Alerting System (CAS) Summary The reclassification of pregabalin and gabapentin will now be classed a Schedule 3 controlled drug from 1st April, 2019. This follows Government consultation and recommendations from the Advisory Council on the...
The Accident Book: An Essential Document for Your Business
Complying with work-related accidents and injuries The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Accident Book is a valuable document that organisations can use to record accident information. This essential document for employers and employees is required by law to...
New Tender Opportunities Listings
Tendering opportunities in the adult social care sector HCPA are aware that there are new tendering opportunities becoming available for various client groups within the adult social care sector from HCC. To support our members, we have put together a list of...
Improving the transitions for inpatient Mental Health settings
SCIE: Supporting younger people and their families Transitions into and out of inpatient mental health settings are an important time for young people and their families. Providing expert support and taking enough time to plan, particularly at discharge, can...
Alert from Hertfordshire Equipment Service (HES)
Source: Hertfordshire Equipment Service (HES) Dear HCPA Member, Hertfordshire Equipment Service have had several examples recently where a resident of a care home in Hertfordshire has passed away, and someone in the home has taken the decision to give the...
Think Local Act Personal: Personalising Care for People with Mental Health Needs
Source: Think Local, Act Personal (TLAP) The recent announcement about the right to have a Personal Budget for those eligible for section 117 Mental Health aftercare is welcome. But what is the current situation for people with mental health needs getting good...
Think Local, Act Personal: Good Personal Care & Support
Source: Think Local, Act Personal (TLAP) How can you use ‘Making it Real’ for good personalised care and support? ‘Making it Real' is not just another thing for organisations to do. It is a vision, an inspiration and a guide from TLAP that can help people to...