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Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) continues funding of up to £13.3 million for adult social care learning and development in financial year 2026/27
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that the Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS) will continue in financial year 2026/27, with up to £10 million available to support eligible adult social care employers to invest in training...
End of Care Home Pharmacy Team – Final Newsletter
As part of national restructuring, Hertfordshire will be joining Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to form the new Central East ICB. West Essex will become part of the new Essex ICB. As part of these changes the HWE ICB Care...
HCPA Survey Update
We are saying a fond goodbye to Mandy Handscombe, our survey expert, who will be retiring on the 31st of March. All our members that have accessed the Impartial Feedback Service, STAN and Culture surveys will know Mandy as the go to person when it's time to get...
Business Continuity Reminder: Review Fuel Shortage Plans
In light of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its potential impact on global fuel markets, we are encouraging all social care providers, particularly homecare organisations, to review the fuel shortage section of their Business Continuity Plans (BCPs). There...
Rising Energy Prices and the Importance of Strategy in Procurement
Global energy markets face sharp volatility as Iran-related conflict adds geopolitical risk premiums to oil, natural gas, and electricity, with disrupted crude and gas supply intensifying global price instability. For care homes, this turbulence may contribute to...
HIV animation for social care staff
To support delivery of the HIV Action Plan for England 2025-2030 locally and to help address the needs of older people living with HIV, Public Health Hertfordshire has produced a short 7‑minute animation on providing appropriate responses when supporting people living...
Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service Launches New Professionals’ Referral Form for Home Fire Safety Visits
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) has launched a new Professional’s Referral Form for requesting Home Fire Safety Visits (HFSV) on behalf of vulnerable residents. The updated form makes it easier for partner agencies to refer individuals who may be at...