When the Lampard Enquiry was formally announced in 2023, few anticipated just how far-reaching its findings would become. Now, as evidence continues to unfold, it is increasingly evident that this enquiry, examining more than 2,000 patient deaths across mental health services in Essex, will stand alongside the Francis Report and...

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....

“Outstanding” care isn’t an accident. It’s the outcome of strong leadership, clear governance, and a learning culture where policies, systems, and people align. When the Care Quality Commission (CQC) recently rated Moorville House, a small residential service in Sheffield, as “Outstanding”, it didn’t just mark success for one provider. It...

The health and social care sector is changing fast, and with it, the expectations placed on providers. Between the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Single Assessment Framework, Ofsted inspection regimes, and complex legal obligations, today’s organisations face more scrutiny than ever before. That’s why The Mandatory Training Group and Tann Law...

Many providers believe that a low-cost, “plug-and-play” system will instantly make them CQC-ready, fix governance gaps, and prove compliance. The reality is more complex and far more human. Compliance is not a download button. It requires leadership, adoption, cultural change, and a workforce that understands and applies policies and procedures...