Health and social care professionals are the backbone of quality care in the UK. Whether in hospitals, care homes, clinics, schools, or community services, they are entrusted with people’s lives, dignity, and safety. But this trust isn’t automatic; it’s earned and maintained through rigorous professional regulation overseen by dedicated UK...

In the intricate ecosystem of health and social care in England, few institutions wield more influence than the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). While regulators such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC) enforce standards, and providers deliver care, it is the DHSC that sets national strategy, allocates funding,...