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Being Scam Aware: Taking a Stand Against Scams
Source: Friends Against Scams Scams affect the lives of millions of people across the UK. People who are scammed often experience shame and social isolation as a result. National Trading Standards Scams Team evidence shows that the average age of a scam victim is 75....
DBS Criminal Record Checks Deemed Unlawful
Source: BBC News The criminal records scheme (DBS) seeing people lose jobs over minor offences committed decades ago is unlawful, the UK’s highest court has ruled. Lord Justice McCombe said it was not justifiable or necessary for any individual to have minor...
Members Network Event | March 6th 2019
Prevention and Positive Outcomes HCPA looks forward to bringing together our members for our first quarterly Network event of the new year. We will be focusing on the importance of prevention in all service types and how you can maintain positive outcomes for all the...
HIV Support in Herts
THT launches their brand new service in Hertfordshire Terrance Higgins Trust (THT) is excited to announce the launch of its brand new service in Hertfordshire. The service has two projects supporting those living with or affected by HIV, and training professionals....
Risk Of Spreader Bar Detachment From Portable Lifts Without A Scale
Source: Central Alerting System (CAS) Summary On the 30th of January 2019, CAS issued a medical device alert for the Arjo Minstrel Passive Floor Life, manufactured by ArjoHuntleigh AB. The alert is in regards to the spreader bar that may detach from the lift arm...
Nellix Endovascular Aneurysm Sealing (Evas) System – Device Recall & Enhanced Patient Surveillance
Source: Central Alert System (CAS) Endologix has stopped selling the Nellix EVAS device and is recalling unused stock. MHRA recommends enhanced patient surveillance due to a high risk of graft failure beyond two years after implantation. These are the following...
Food for Thought: End of Life Nutrition & Hydration
A no-cost event for professionals working in palliative care Our partners, Garden House Hospice Care, are holding a ‘Nutrition and Hydration’ event for professionals caring for patients at end of life / frailty in any care setting. This free event is for professionals...