We have recently been alerted to a number of instances where unsolicited offers and leaflets about services offering care plan assessment or inspections from unknown companies have been sent to Care Homes within the Hertfordshire region. Please be cautious when...

There are very few spaces left for the following training courses; make sure you book your place now to save disappointment. All dates must be attended. These courses and qualifications are only available to HCPA Members and are fully funded unless otherwise stated....

Following our recent email regarding a suspected outbreak of respiratory infections we have received a letter from the NHS East and North Hertfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group to be shared with all Care Homes in Hertfordshire containing important information...

SMILE offer the Otago exercise programme which is designed specifically to prevent falls, delivered by qualified specialists. The programme consists of a set of leg muscle strengthening, balance retraining exercises (progressing in difficulty), and a walking plan....

The Safeguarding Board recently shared an email with us from Kevin Hyland OBE, Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, which although aimed at local government staff is a useful resource for all staff who are going into people’s own homes to provide care. Part of the...

Our next Members Network Event on Tuesday 31st January is Fully Funded and open to all HCPA members. The event will focus on 2017 funding, with Iain McBeath speaking on behalf of HCC, and we’ll also discuss the Apprenticeship Levy, with speakers from HCPA and our...

Skills for Health, Health Education and Skills Care have launched a new resource to support health and social care staff and educators in England who work with people living with a learning disability. The new Learning Disabilities Core Skills Education and Training...