From 29 October 2025, women in England can now access the morning-after pill free of charge at nearly 10,000 community pharmacies. In what NHS England calls “the biggest change to sexual health services since the 1960s,” this marks a historic milestone in making reproductive healthcare more accessible, equitable, and community-focused....

AI warning system to trigger rapid CQC Inspections across the NHS - The Mandatory Training Group UK -  A bold new AI-powered inspection model promises to reshape how the Care Quality Commission responds to risk. Is this the turning point for health and social care regulation? On 30 June 2025,...

UK Life Sciences Sector Plan launched - The Mandatory Training Group UK -  After months of delays, behind-the-scenes negotiation, and sector-wide anticipation, the UK Government has finally published its Life Sciences Sector Plan (LSSP), a 10-year national strategy to reposition the UK as a world leader in science, innovation, and...

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...

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 which faced serious and systemic issues related to safety, governance, safeguarding, and the quality of care. But...