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HCPA’s most engaging Network Event yet! – 5th September at Letchworth Hall Hotel
Bookings are open! The event will be taking place at Letchworth Hall Hotel on Wednesday 5th September and will run from 9.30am - 1pm. For this event only, we are not limiting the number of places per organisation so book all of those who you think will benefit. The...
HCPA’s StopFalls Campaign Update
Fantastic results so far! With 1 out 3 people aged 65 years or over falling each year, HCPA decided to launch the StopFalls Campaign with the aim of reducing falls across Hertfordshire. We are now half-way through our year-long StopFalls Campaign and we are thrilled...
Shared Medical Records for Care Providers
HCPA are working with the STP for Health across Hertfordshire and West Essex to understand the need for care providers to have access to medical information about their clients. We are looking to collect your views and needs so we can develop a business case across...
International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI)
Updates on modification of food and drink Back in April this year we shared an important update with our members regarding the changes to the descriptions of modified food and liquid. As you may remember, the Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust issued a Patient Safety...
Learning from Safety Incidents
Source: CQC We know that learning from our mistakes is one of the most effective ways to avoid making mistakes in the future, but learning from other people’s mistakes can be even more effective in helping us to avoid preventable errors. The CQC have put together a...
Framework Agreement for Supported Living Services
Source: Hertfordshire County Council Feedback from a Pre-Procurement Market Engagement Event We have recently attended a workshop where commissioners from Hertfordshire County Council described their new vision for Adult Care Services in Hertfordshire, and in...
Nursing Homes Update Forum – Monday 23rd July
The latest information and your chance to share your experiences Monday 23rd July: Forum for Nursing Homes Join a free two-hour forum to hear the latest updates for Nursing Homes specifically, and use the opportunity to share your experiences of any system issues you...