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19
Sep
Earlier this week, more than 1,000 delegates gathered in Manchester for the 18th HSJ Patient Safety Congress. Across two days, over 150 speakers and hundreds of discussions circled a single shared determination: how to make care safer in a health system under unprecedented strain. In this blog, Dr Richard Dune...
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09
Aug
DNACPR mistakes in care: Governance, training and compliance - How poor DNACPR and resuscitation decisions highlight the urgent need for robust governance, digital compliance systems, and statutory training in care settings. "Action should be taken." - Coroner Darren Stewart OBE The recent BBC report into the tragic death of 74-year-old...
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02
Aug
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, the UK government announced the launch of a world-first AI early warning system. This transformative initiative will scan...
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23
Jul
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 health-driven economic growth. The 78-page document forms a core part of the government's...
Read more >One of the most common questions in health and social care is deceptively simple: who pays for statutory and mandatory training? While many workers assume training time is always paid, the reality depends on employment status, contract terms, and national minimum wage rules. In this blog, Dr Richard Dune breaks down the legal and practical responsibilities surrounding statutory and mandatory training costs—covering permanent staff, agency and bank workers, and minimum wage protections. The article explains what employers are required to fund, when training time must be paid, and why clear contracts and compliant training systems are essential. It also explores how platforms like ComplyPlus™ help organisations meet training obligations, evidence compliance, and support workforce competence in line with regulatory expectations and recognised standards such as those set by the CPD Certification Service.
07
Apr
Many people ask us various questions about statutory and mandatory training. One of the most common questions is ‘Who pays for statutory and mandatory training?’. Most health and social care workers expect to get paid for mandatory training. However, it’s not always the case. In this blog, Dr Richard Dune...
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