Changes to provision of Safety needles in Hertfordshire

If you are a care home provider please ensure you read through this important information.  In 2020 a decision was made to change the way that safety needles are accessed across Hertfordshire reflecting HSE and NHSE guidance. The implementation of this decision was...

Important reminder: Masks still to be worn in Care Services

The Monitoring Officers at Hertfordshire County Council have recently noted many instances where Care Professionals are no longer following guidance on the proper use of PPE. Getting PPE wrong might affect your PAMMS rating or cause an outbreak / serious illness....

Increased funding for nursing in care homes…

Rate paid to care homes for NHS-funded nursing care has risen by 11.5% for 2022 to 2023 with £87 million extra for 2021 to 2022. From: Department of Health and Social Care Published 11 May 2022 Rate paid to care homes for NHS-funded nursing care has risen by 11.5% for...

Hertfordshire’s Market Position Statement has now gone live

        Hertfordshire County Council takes the lead for the delivery and commissioning of adult social care right across the county of Hertfordshire, and work with partners in the NHS and in Children’s services to ensure their support is...

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...