The recent CQC newsletter had some very important information regarding Provider Information Return software upgrades, visiting rights in care homes, and bogus inspectors. » For further details you can read the full newsletter here

As part of the HCC’s work for the Transforming Care Partnership Workforce Development sub group they have commissioned an additional cohort of Mindfulness training. The aim of the course is to teach you a number of well-researched, highly effective methods of dealing...

Specsavers were delighted to be sponsors of the recent Hertfordshire Care Awards to help celebrate the great work that is happening across Hertfordshire. And to help play their part they are offering Fully Funded sight tests, spectacles and aftercare under the NHS for...

Here, People Management walk you through seven key changes you need to prepare for, from a rise in the national living wage (NLW) and new restrictions on salary sacrifice schemes to changes to national insurance thresholds. Rise in national living wage Alignment of...

Independent Age have a wide range of Fully Funded advice guides for older people, their families and carers. The guides cover key topics, such as; money, help at home, finding a care home, staying well in winter, dealing with depression and staying in control when...

Bed blocking in hospitals has tripled in the past five years, and with winter here now pressures on our hospitals are set to grow. In east and north Hertfordshire a new role has been introduced to help speed up the discharge process for elderly care home residents...

We asked our HCPA Impartial Assessor, Heather McAndrew RGN  to give advice to Care Homes on managing winter Bugs. Please read her comments below and don’t hesitate to get in touch if you think Heather can help you. It’s that time of year where anyone and everyone is...