When the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rates a hospital service “Inadequate”, it is more than a regulatory judgement, but a signal of systemic risk. For organisations, it can trigger significant reputational damage, operational pressures, emergency improvement plans, and intense scrutiny. For staff, it can be deeply demoralising. And for patients...

Yesterday’s announcement of an independent enquiry into maternity and neonatal services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) marks another difficult moment of reflection for the NHS, and for those who work tirelessly within it. In this blog, Dr Richard Dune explores what this enquiry means for healthcare leadership, governance,...

What are the benefits of ComplyPlus™ compliance software? - The Mandatory Training Group UK - In the fast-paced world of professional development, especially within regulated sectors, the significance of efficient training management cannot be overstated. With the introduction of ComplyPlus™, organisations now have a powerful tool at their disposal to...

What is the role of the Care Quality Commission? - Undoubtedly, the UK's health and social care sectors are among the most heavily regulated worldwide. A legal duty of care is placed on service providers by law as they provide services to the public. In this article, Dr Richard Dune...