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The Importance of StopFalls Identification, Prevention & Intervention
HCPA’s StopFalls Education & Training With a sharp increase in the number of falls experienced by those aged over 65 in the last 20 years, HCPA runs StopFalls Education and Training throughout the year that helps you identify falls risks and offers practical...
Fire Safety study day | 22nd October 2019
Important Management Responsibilities Fire Safety study day details This fully funded study day will cover management responsibilities, relevant legislation, policies and responsibilities to ensure compliance with all legislation relating to fire safety. This...
IDDSI Training Assurance for Care Homes
The implementation of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) in Care Homes One of the most common treatments for dysphagia is the provision of texture-modified food and thickened liquids. To improve patient safety, a standardised...
Brexit Guidance: Updated actions for Adult Social Care Providers
Source: Gov.uk With an estimated two million EU Nationals working in the UK, the most significant effects on the UK care sector is preparing for any potential disruptions to the adult social care if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. Planning for a...
Quick Guide on Reducing People’s Risk of Violent and Aggressive Behaviours
Source: NICE Adolescence is a time of change and can be a difficult transition for many young people and significantly more so for young people who have experienced adverse childhood experiences such as abuse, displacement from family or poor mental health....
CAS Alert: Introduction of National Patient Safety Alerts
Setting out clear and effective system-wide actions for critical patient safety issues The National Patient Safety Alerting Committee (NaPSAC), which consists of representation from all organisations that issue safety information to the NHS, is working to...
Day Opportunities Funding Opportunity Sessions Autumn 2019
Source: Adult Commissioning Support (ACS) Do you provide community opportunity / day services to adults with disabilities or older people? Are you looking to provide community opportunities going forward? Do you want to hear about funding opportunities and how...