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CQC: Fees Consultation – have your say!
The CQC recently published a fees consultation document on their website, which you can find here, that is open for responses until midday on 18th January 2018. The document is about the fees CQC are proposing to charge to registered providers in 2018/19 and is your...
NICE guidance: Intermediate Care Including Reablement
In September this year, NICE published a guideline for Intermediate Care Including Reablement. In their September newsletter, NICE said that the guideline considers how person-centred care and support should be planned and delivered during the 4 service models of...
Hearing Loss and Healthy Ageing
In SCILS’ latest email bulletin they linked to a useful ‘What Works’ guide from the NHS about Hearing Loss and Healthy Ageing, which we thought our members may be interested in. Access the free guide here for more information. SCILS is a fantastic online resource...
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...
