HPCI Member update 12 November

This week’s update covers:

📋 The HPCI annual survey – Closes this weekend
👶 Childcare Survey – Have Your Say
💼 Connect to Work – New Employment Support Programme
💉 NHS Vaccinations Survey – Extended to 30 November
🗣️ Casey Commission on Adult Social Care – Share Your Experience
🧠 Free Mental Capacity Training – Book Now

📋 The HPCI annual survey
Thank you to everyone who has completed our annual survey so far.  The more people take part, the more powerful our shared voice is, so if you haven’t shared your views and experiences yet, please take our survey before it closes on 16^th November 2025.  Following your feedback, this year there is also a shorter version for families who would find that easier.  You can find the shorter survey here.
🔗 Find out more and share your views.

👶 Childcare Survey – Have Your Say
If you’re a parent carer of a child aged 0–14, please complete HCC’s annual childcare survey. Family feedback helps HCC plan for future childcare needs and it is important to make sure that children with SEND are part of that planning.
🔗 Complete the survey

💼 Connect to Work – New Employment Support Programme
Step2Skills has launched Connect to Work, a free programme for Hertfordshire residents aged 18+ who:

• Have a disability or health condition
• Face barriers to employment
• Are in work but need extra support

Young people will get one-to-one help from Employment Advisors to:
✅ Build confidence and skills
✅ Find jobs that suit their strengths
✅ Get placed and trained quickly
✅ Receive ongoing support once employed
📞 Call 01992 556194 or apply online.

💉 NHS Vaccinations Survey – Extended to 30 November
Public Health wants to understand why some children and young people with SEND aren’t getting vaccinated. Parent carers are invited to complete a quick 6-minute survey, which is open until 30 November.
📋 Take the survey

🗣️ Casey Commission on Adult Social Care – Share Your Experience
The Casey Commission wants to hear from families about their experiences with adult social care — what works, what doesn’t, and how it could improve.
🔗 Share your views

🧠 Free Mental Capacity Training – Book Now
Family and parent carers are invited to join free online training on the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS).
🗓️ Friday 28 November, 10am–12:30pm
🔗 Book here by Tuesday 18 November