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Action Card for management of scabies outbreaks in Care home settings
We are aware that there has been an increase in cases of scabies in social care settings recently. As such a scabies outbreak management action card has been produced by HCC public health team as a useful tool to navigate existing UKHSA guidance. Hopefully this will...
Updated guidance on stroke rehabilitation from NICE
Updated guidance on stroke rehabilitation Care Providers - Are you advocating for people in your service who have had a stroke? The latest guideline from NICE says that people who have had a stroke or experience continuing impairment or limitations on their...
Carers’ Rights Day takes place on Thursday 23 November.
Carers’ Rights Day takes place on Thursday 23 November. This annual event seeks to raise awareness of carers' rights and entitlements, to help carers get the support they need. Please share this with family carers. For those supporting adult carers, NICE have a...
Care Homes- Admission Avoidance and Support Services Webinar
It is essential that every care provider knows their local support services and knows how to reach them. These support services provide urgent treatment, help avoid hospital admissions and ensure experts are within reach when needed. Come to our online event to learn...
Data Security and Protection Toolkit. Have you published yours?
Two thirds of registered care providers in England now have published their Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT). Have you published yours? DSPT is a free online questionnaire which allows care providers self-assert compliance with NHS data security standards...
Secure email – why you need it.
HCPA can provide registered care services with free NHSmail secure email accounts. 6 reasons why YOU NEED THIS: 1 – Make your company emails end with “NHS.net”. Can you see how customers might trust companies whose emails have the official NHS branding? 2 – NHSmail is...
Preventing UTI for those with indwelling catheters
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect the urinary tract, including the bladder, urethra, or kidneys. UTI’s are one of the leading causes of potential life- threatening E. coli bloodstream infections among over 65’s and are a major contributor to the burden of...