In health and social care, policies and procedures should never be seen as just a regulatory formality or an administrative requirement. When written well and applied effectively, they are the backbone of safe, person-centred care. Yet, across the sector, from care homes to supported living and domiciliary services, too many...

Can the NHS fix maternity care before trust is lost forever? - The Mandatory Training Group UK -  Stories of baby loss, maternal death, and institutional cover-ups have made national headlines for years. But behind each tragic story lies something even more alarming: repeated, systemic failures across NHS maternity and...

Mounjaro on prescription: What it means for NHS patients - The Mandatory Training Group UK -  The fight against obesity in England has entered a new chapter. For the first time, general practitioners (GPs) can now prescribe Mounjaro (Tirzepatide), a breakthrough weight-loss medication that has shown an average 20% reduction...

On 17 June 2025, UK Parliament passed a historic amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill, with MPs voting 379 to 137 in favour of removing criminal liability for women who end their pregnancies. This marks the most significant change in abortion law in England and Wales in nearly six...

Why global health must move beyond donation-driven models - The Mandatory Training Group UK -  Over the last year, healthcare professionals across the global diaspora, particularly Zimbabweans in the UK, have increasingly taken on vital roles across the NHS, academia, regulatory bodies, and innovation hubs. Across these interactions, one message...