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HCPA in partnership with Herts Fire & Rescue Service (HRFS) are hosting a vital Fire Safety study day
This fully funded workshop is for all Care Providers working in Residential or Supported Living services and will cover management obligations, relevant legislation, policies and responsibilities to ensure compliance with all legislation relating to fire safety....
HCPA’s First End of Life (EOL) study day
Fully funded End of Life study days for Leaders We are hosting our first End of Life (EOL) study days for both Residential and Nursing providers and Home Care providers across Hertfordshire. The study days will be delivered by local hospices and aim to cover a...
Nursing Care Standard Rises 4.7%
Source: LangBuisson News The Department of Health and Social Care has increased the NHS-funded nursing care standard weekly rate per patient by 4.7% from £158.16 to £165.56 for 2019/2020. The higher rate will also rise 4.7% from £217.59 to £227.77 per...
Hepatitis B- Training Information for Support Workers
Infectious Disease Prevention & Control Below are links in regards to training information for support workers that address Hepatitis B concerns and covers the following: What is Hepatitis B? The difference between acute and chronic Hepatitis B How...
Enrich Festival
Festival running at Watford Palace Theatre Enrich Festival is a three-day event (7th of June to the 9th of June, 2019) in Watford created to give space and visibility to amateur and professional artists with learning disabilities, break down social barriers and...
Learning Disability and Autism Training for Health and Care Staff
Proposals to introduce mandatory learning disability and autism training for health and care staff The government wants to know how to ensure health and social care staff have the right training to understand the needs of people with a learning disability and...
CQC Fees for 2019/2020 Confirmed
Source: Care Quality Commission (CQC) The fees that the CQC will charge providers of health and adult social care in England for the year 2019/2020 have been confirmed. The changes see the CQC complete their move to full cost recovery for all sectors, as...