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Competition and Markets Authority Sector Review
A summary of Competition & Markets (CMA) guidance At the end of last year, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published advice to care home providers about how to comply with consumer protection legislation. This followed their examination of the...
DBS Workforce Guide Updates
Simplified and user-friendly updates set to ease the challenges of DBS check system Source: uCheck Overview The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) workforce guides are designed to help employers figure out which types of work are eligible for a DBS Check,...
React to Red Skin: Stopping Pressure Ulcers
Additional free training dates for on-going ulcer prevention work in Hertfordshire Carers training course The ‘React to Red Skin: Stopping Pressure Ulcers’ training course for care staff lasts for 90 minutes and will take place at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm on...
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...
