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Top up learning linked to Safeguarding- Wellbeing: Self-harm and Suicide
Source: Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board & Hertfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership Learning Hub The Learning Hub is an important two way feedback loop between front line practitioners and the Strategic Safeguarding Boards, ensuring learning...
Every business must legally have a policy for managing health and safety
Source: Health & Safety Executive (HSE) The law says that every business must have a policy for managing health and safety and protecting staff. A health and safety policy sets out the general approach and management of health and safety in their business....
Stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack in over 16’s: Diagnosis and Initial Management
Source: NICE NICE have updated their guideline on Stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA) in over 16’s and has a range of recommendations, including advice on using a validated tool such as FAST (Face Arm Speech Test) to screen people for a diagnosis of...
Improved Guidance on How to Display Your Rating
Source: CQC Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings help people to find out about the quality of health and care services. It is a legal requirement for services to display their rating at each location delivering a regulated service, and if applicable, on their...
Thousands with dementia missing out on council tax discount
Source: Homecare.co.uk A significant number of people with 'mental impairments', such as learning disabilities, dementia and Parkinsons, are missing out on discounts on their council tax bills, due to a lack of awareness Read the important article below from...
CAS Alert: Medical Device Alert
Source: Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Summary On the 1st of May, MHRA issued an alert in regards to the Molift Move 180/205 mobile hoist and Molift Air ceiling hoist- all size of 2-point sling bars, manufactured by Etac. The alert aims...
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) are planning to deliver 3 separate events ahead of Carers Week, which is 10 - 16 June 2019 Getting Carers Connected is the theme for 2019 by Carers UK. The events will last for 3 hours each. Each event...