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Flu cases are rising sharply across England, prompting the NHS to issue an urgent call for millions to get vaccinated before winter peaks. In this blog, Dr Richard Dune examines the “flu jab SOS” campaign, which opens 2.4 million appointments to protect vulnerable groups and ease seasonal pressures on hospitals. He explores how early vaccination, data-driven planning, and cross-sector collaboration can strengthen winter resilience across health and social care. The message is clear: prevention, preparation, and partnership remain vital to protecting both patients and the NHS this winter.
12
Nov
The NHS has issued an urgent call for people in England to get their flu jab now, warning that the worst of the winter season is only weeks away. With flu cases already three times higher than at this time last year and hospital pressures mounting, health officials are urging...
Read more >The resignation of Sir Julian Hartley, Chief Executive of the Care Quality Commission, amid a maternity inquiry at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, marks a defining moment for health and social care regulation. In this blog, Dr Richard Dune examines what this development reveals about leadership accountability, governance, and public confidence in regulatory oversight. He highlights why transparency, training, and strong organisational culture are essential to prevent future failures and ensure that safety and learning remain central to every service.
27
Oct
The resignation of Sir Julian Hartley, Chief Executive of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), has sent shockwaves through England’s health and social care landscape. His decision comes in the wake of an independent inquiry into maternity services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT), the very organisation he led for...
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15
Sep
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) now inspects and regulates services using its updated Assessment Framework. At the heart of this model are the quality statements - plain-language expectations that set out what good care looks like from a service user’s perspective. But what exactly are quality statements, and why do...
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01
Aug
What is mandatory training & why is it important? - The Mandatory Training Group UK - Mandatory training refers to required learning programs set by employers to ensure that employees have the knowledge, skills, and compliance awareness necessary to perform their roles safely, effectively, and within legal or policy frameworks. ...
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04
Jul
Safety is a cornerstone of high-quality health and social care. Whether in care homes, hospitals, GP surgeries, or community settings, providers have a legal duty to protect staff, patients, visitors, and contractors from harm. But when it comes to enforcement, who regulates safety in these care environments? The Health and...
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