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Cyber Security news for adult social care providers
Hot on the heels of our highly successful HCPA Tech Transformation Event, the eagerly awaited ‘Understanding state of cyber security in adult social care’ report was released by DHSC this week. All the information for this report was taken from responses to a recently...
Misleading adverts for eVisa
We have recently been made aware of an issue relating to a company charging for support in applying for an EVISA. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has made a ruling against Maki Online Services Ltd trading as 'NINO apply'. NINO apply tried to attract...
Update Hertfordshire and West Essex (HWE) Integrated Care System (ICS) – Urinary Tract Infection and Catheter Care Workstreams
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are the leading cause of significant patient morbidity, resource use and contribution to antimicrobial resistance, they are also highly associated with E.coli and gram-negative...
The Care Workers Charity and the Care Professional Academy
The Importance of Health & Wellbeing Health and wellbeing are crucial for leading a fulfilling and balanced life. Taking care of your health and wellbeing is a lifelong process that involves making positive lifestyle choices and reaching out for support when...
BCP – have you got it all covered?
Your BCP is a live document and should be updated regularly to adapt to the changing needs of the business including any health and safety issues that arise. Here, in the Business Development team, we have been keeping our eye out for new areas that are...
HSE – Managing health and safety and controlling risk for businesses
HSE has guidance on managing health and safety and controlling risks for businesses. Our managing health and safety webpages will help you find the right level of guidance for your business. They include a guide providing an introduction to managing health and safety....
Small care businesses get a tax boost – But bigger firms pay more
From 1st April 2025, major changes to the UK’s Employment Allowance and National Insurance rules will take effect, impacting Care businesses of all sizes. "We heard about the changes to the employment allowance mentioned in the November budget but were not clear what...