The state of health and adult social care in England - The Mandatory Training Group UK -  Since 2009, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its flagship State of Health Care and Adult Social Care in England annual report. More than just a regulatory roundup, it offers a powerful...

Why do health and social care providers fail CQC inspections? - The Mandatory Training Group UK -  Between 2023 and 2025, 196 health and social care providers in England were rated “Inadequate” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). These included 47 domiciliary care providers and 111 care homes, all of...

Is abolishing NHS England the reform we need? - The Mandatory Training Group UK -  On 13 March 2025, the UK government made a historic announcement: NHS England will be abolished and its functions reintegrated into the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). Framed as the largest governance overhaul...