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Norovirus cases are rising
Norovirus is circulating in the community and recent weeks have seen a rise in outbreak in care homes within Hertfordshire. Norovirus, commonly known as the winter vomiting bug (although it can strike at any time of year), is a stomach bug that causes sickness and...
Non-safeguarding medication error reporting form updated
In collaboration with HCC and ICB Pharmacy colleagues, the non-safeguarding medication error reporting form has recently been updated to capture more detailed information The updated reporting form for non-safeguarding medication errors in Hertfordshire is...
Winter Fuel Support Roadshow
Please share this with those you support in the community. Age UK Hertfordshire, in partnership with Hospital Community Navigation Service, Herts Help and Hertfordshire County Council, are running a series of 100 + drop in events across Hertfordshire over the winter...
Supporting a person on the stairs – “Busting myths and how to do it safely!”
For too long care staff have been discouraged from supporting people on the stairs. This is largely due to fear that a person may fall, as well as a lack of knowledge on how to do this safely. It has therefore always been an assumption that Physiotherapists (PT) and...
New scams – please ensure those who draw on your care for are not tricked!
Care Providers in the east of England have reported an increase in scams hoping to exploit people’s worries over the announced changes to the Winter Fuel Allowance scheme and the Digital Switchover being rolled out across the country by UK telecoms companies and...
Don’t forget – The HCPA Provider Hub is here for ANY questions
Of course, you know that our Care Provider Hub is available for any questions relating to managing and reporting infections (covid, flu, etc) but did you know the Hub can answer any questions you might have concerning adult social care in Herts? It’s another of our...
Age UK Hertfordshire Winter Welfare Check
Age UK Hertfordshire will be supporting older and/or vulnerable people to keep warm this winter by providing Winter Welfare Visits. Support will be delivered via our 'handyperson’ service and they can help with the following: Provide and install radiator reflector...