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Self Neglect and Complex Issues Guidance Launch
Source: Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board (HSAB) The Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board (HSAB) are hosting an event to launch the recently ratified guidance. This event will begin with an introduction and welcome from the HSAB Independent Chair Liz Hanlon,...
Increase in complaints about adult social care
Source: Community Care The Community Care website recently published an article that announced a slight increase in the number of complaints about adult social care sent to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman. In order for a complaint to be reviewed by the...
HSAB are hosting a Safeguarding Forum and Guidance Event
Source: Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board (HSAB) Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board (HSAB) and Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Board (HSCB) are joining together to host the next Safeguarding Networking Forum on 12th September. The focus of this forum is...
HCPA’s most engaging Network Event yet! – 5th September at Letchworth Hall Hotel
Bookings are open! The event will be taking place at Letchworth Hall Hotel on Wednesday 5th September and will run from 9.30am - 1pm. For this event only, we are not limiting the number of places per organisation so book all of those who you think will benefit. The...
HCPA’s StopFalls Campaign Update
Fantastic results so far! With 1 out 3 people aged 65 years or over falling each year, HCPA decided to launch the StopFalls Campaign with the aim of reducing falls across Hertfordshire. We are now half-way through our year-long StopFalls Campaign and we are thrilled...
Shared Medical Records for Care Providers
HCPA are working with the STP for Health across Hertfordshire and West Essex to understand the need for care providers to have access to medical information about their clients. We are looking to collect your views and needs so we can develop a business case across...
International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI)
Updates on modification of food and drink Back in April this year we shared an important update with our members regarding the changes to the descriptions of modified food and liquid. As you may remember, the Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust issued a Patient Safety...
