Published:
2:00 PM February 8, 2021
A call has gone out to former care home managers to come back and work during the pandemic.
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With care homes staff enduring unprecedented strain due to the pandemic, a campaign has been launched calling on experienced former managers to step back into their roles.
At a time when a full staff roster is imperative to the wellbeing of residents Hertfordshire Care Providers Association (HCPA) and the county council have created a bank service to offer vital support and ensure the safeguarding and wellbeing of those living in care.
Just as the NHS did throughout the first wave of the pandemic, they are asking people who have once worked at management level in care settings to be on hand to step in and cover management positions should a COVID-19 outbreak leave a care setting inadequately staffed.
Published:
10:00 AM January 17, 2021
100-year-old Veronica Hughes from Letchworth has been using the StopFalls app since having a stroke last year.
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A Letchworth woman is using an app to regain her strength following a stroke last year.
100-year-old Veronica Hughes is using Hertfordshire Care Providers Association s StopFalls app with the help of her support worker Laura Brown, who visits her once a week.
The app features videos of strength and balance exercises which can help prevent falls. This is particularly important in winter when colder temperatures cause a greater risk of tripping on icy pavements.
Veronica said: I would encourage anyone to use the Stop Falls service. The exercises are easy to follow and fun to do.
Published:
9:00 AM December 24, 2020
Courtney Hatch, who works at Roebuck Nursing Home in Stevenage, is being recognised for her achievements as part of Good Care Month.
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Throughout January 2021, Hertfordshire Care Providers Association will share inspirational stories of people working in care and show appreciation for their hard work.
Often overlooked, underpaid and at times under-valued compared to their NHS colleagues, HCPA hopes this campaign will shed light on the essential role played by carers within communities, as well as potentially encouraging others to consider starting a career within the adult care sector.
One such person is 23-year-old Courtney Hatch, who works at the Roebuck Nursing Home in Stevenage.