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Hertfordshire Learning Disability COVID-19 review – candidates needed
If you support a young adult with learning disabilities or are an unpaid carer of young people with learning disabilities then you may be able to help. In 2021 the Learning Disability co-production board asked Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) to find out about the...
CQC Statement on Vaccination as a condition of deployment in care homes: update 07.02.22
Categories: Organisations CQC regulate Care homes with nursing Care homes without nursing On Monday 31st of January 2022 the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care announced that there will be a consultation on ending...
Strategic Law partner Ridouts look at inspection Triggers
This informative article from our strategic law partner, Ridouts, gives a flavour of what to expect from CQC. Over the last year CQC has continued to inspect predominantly only where there were serious risks to people’s safety, a...
NICE: Useful resources on self-harm
NICE have created a quick guide to help those who support young adults with mental health issues. This guide has advice on: Planning for admission Preparing for discharge Care and support after discharge Crisis plans Information and support for...
Supported living and PPE portal update
Supported living guidance update The supported living guidance for providers has recently been updated setting out information to support local plans and preparations to manage risk, and support people in supporting living settings throughout the COVID-19 pandemic....
ACS Learning Disability Training
ACS are running several virtual learning disability training webinars. These include: Introduction to learning disabilities Health care needs of people with learning disabilities Supporting older people with learning disabilities How to book To request a place...
Dismissal and vaccination – Allette v Scarsdale Grange Nursing Home Limited
HCPA asked our law strategic partner, Ridouts, for some commentary on this case which makes interesting reading for our members. Please note the message of caution at the end as this is the first of these cases. Please do contact the Provider Hub...