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DBS – Latest on Registered Body Self-Assessment
Read the latest Disclosure and Barring Service update here, (particularly page 5) for more information regarding the latest update on Registered Body compliance self-assessment.
Home Care staff: Tax discounts
Home Care staff might be missing out on tax discounts. If you work for a Home Care agency you may want to the share the below link with your staff to help spread the message and avoid paying more than you should. » Click here to find out more
Accessing Community Learning Disability Nursing Support
We have been informed that the process for accessing Learning Disability support has now changed. HCC recommend you go through to the Health Liaison Team dedicated number (01438 845372) or email healthliaisonteam.referrals@hertfordshire.gov.uk. » Click here for a...
DNACPR Documentation and the Ambulance Service
We know there have been a lot of misconceptions and confusions around DNACPRs, so to help clarify please see this letter, which has recently been sent directly to Care Homes and should be kept on file to help Care Homes to verify the situation with GPs and Ambulance...
NHS England Prescription Consultation
Following East and North Hertfordshire and Herts Valleys CCGs consultation on the prescribing of certain medications that are available over-the-counter, there is now also a national consultation being undertaken on the same topic. » Read the full consultation...
Struggling with your phone system?
Our trusted partners at Yo Telecom, who many of you heard from at our September Network Event, have written a straightforward and easy to understand guide to help you overcome common phone system issues, and find the right system for your needs. » Read their...
Care Home Laundry Rooms: Fire Safety Tips
We recently spoke to one of our trusted partners, Towergate Insurance, a Hertfordshire based national care insurance specialist, for some advice on how Care Homes can protect themselves and their residents from the devastating effects of fire. Read on for some simple...