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Every business must legally have a policy for managing health and safety
Source: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) The law says that every business must have a policy for managing health and safety and protecting staff. A health and safety policy sets out the general approach and management of health and safety in their business....
Stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack in over 16’s: Diagnosis and Initial Management
Source: NICE NICE have updated their guideline on Stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA) in over 16’s and has a range of recommendations, including advice on using a validated tool such as FAST (Face Arm Speech Test) to screen people for a diagnosis of...
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...
