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National Living Wage increase
Does this affect you? Last chance to have your say! HCPA is looking at the impact of the National Living Wage (NLW), which is due to increase this April by 4.4% to £7.83. We would like to know how, if at all, it impacts your service so we can use this information in...
Are some of your staff affected by Universal Credit?
Staff on low pay or zero hour contracts could be affected Many people, especially staff on low pay or zero hour contracts, may be worried about the upcoming transfer to Universal Credit and could have questions about how this may impact upon any benefits they...
Falls Prevention Needs Your Attention
HCPA launch new StopFalls campaign HCPA have recently launched a new StopFalls campaign, fully funded by HCC, with the aim of reducing falls across the county. Over the last 20 years there has been an increase in the number of falls experienced by those aged 65 or...
West Herts Palliative and End of Life Care Education Group
FREE workshop “People on the margins of Palliative Care” The West Hertfordshire Palliative and End of Life Care Education Group are running a free workshop focussing on People on the Margins of Palliative Care to improve understanding of the needs of seldom heard...
Searching for good entertainment for an event or open day?
Discount for HCPA members Are you looking for good entertainment for your residents, or an event, or open day? Those of you who were at the Hertfordshire Care Awards 2017 will remember the brilliant performances by Bethan Scanes. We discovered Bethan during...
RCN Guidance on the transition of Older People into Care Homes
Source: Royal College of Nursing We all know that the transition of older people from their own home to a Care Home is often emotional and can be stressful for the individual and their loved ones. To help improve this process wherever possible The Royal College of...
Learning Disabilities: Importance of Breast and Testicle Checks
People with learning disabilities die an average of 17 years younger than the rest of the population and delayed diagnosis is a significant contributing factor. With this in mind, it is important that everyone checks their breasts and testicles regularly and for...
