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...

What is the difference between NHS Trusts and Foundation Trusts? - The Mandatory Training Group UK -  The National Health Service (NHS) is a globally recognised beacon of universal, needs‑based healthcare funded from general taxation. Central to its delivery are NHS Trusts and NHS Foundation Trusts (FTs), public organisations providing...

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...

In England, Local Authorities (LAs) play a central, yet often underappreciated, role in the delivery, commissioning, and oversight of health and social care services. While the NHS and regulatory bodies like the Care Quality Commission (CQC) may attract more headlines, it is local authorities that often hold the keys to...

In the UK, “healthcare” and “social care” are two essential yet distinct pillars of support. While both aim to improve people’s lives, they serve very different purposes, involve different professionals, are funded differently, and operate under separate, though increasingly converging systems. Understanding the difference isn’t just an academic exercise; it’s...