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Importance of BLS training for healthcare providers

What is first aid awareness in schools?

What is first aid awareness in early years?

What is first aid awareness?

Emergency first aid at work courses & training

First aid courses: Differences between FAW & EFAW

First aid at work courses & training

What is an automated external defibrillator?

NHS Issues Flu Jab ‘SOS’ With Winter Weeks Away

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.

NHS to Bring Cutting-Edge Care into Patients’ Homes

The NHS is ushering in a new era of digital-first care, using technology to bring faster, more personalised healthcare directly into people’s homes. In this blog, Dr Richard Dune explores how innovations such as remote monitoring, self-reporting through the NHS App, and AI-driven tools are transforming patient care and freeing up hospital capacity. He examines real-world pilots across England, including remote respiratory and cancer follow-ups, and a world-first motor neurone disease trial. The article highlights how this shift toward digital, data-led, and home-based care supports efficiency, prevention, and compliance across the wider health and social care system.

Sexual Health Services Underfunded and Overlooked, MPs Warn

England’s sexual and reproductive health services are facing a critical moment after more than a decade without a national plan. In this blog, Dr Richard Dune examines the Health and Social Care Committee’s call for renewed leadership, sustainable funding, and a coordinated national strategy to rebuild a system that has been fragmented, underfunded, and overlooked. He highlights key recommendations on workforce development, integrated care, stronger data, and public education, reflecting wider lessons for health and social care providers on the importance of prevention, accountability, and collaboration in achieving lasting reform.

Menopause Becomes Part of Routine NHS Health Checks

For the first time, menopause advice and screening will be included in routine NHS Health Checks for women aged 40 to 74, a reform set to benefit nearly five million women across England. In this blog, Dr Richard Dune explores how this landmark policy marks a turning point in women’s health, embedding awareness, prevention, and inclusion at the heart of NHS care. He examines how early intervention, staff training, and governance frameworks can help organisations support women with confidence, compassion, and compliance, shaping a more informed and equitable future for healthcare.

Christmas Jumper Day 2025

On 11 December 2025, workplaces, schools, and communities across the UK will come together for Christmas Jumper Day, an annual festive event supporting Save the Children. Beyond colourful knitwear and team celebrations, the campaign highlights the power of connection, kindness, and collective action, especially during a challenging winter period. For regulated sectors such as health and social care, education, and public services, Christmas Jumper Day offers more than a moment of fun: it is an opportunity to strengthen staff well-being, boost morale, and build inclusive cultures rooted in compassion. In this blog, Anna Nova Galeon explores how small acts of togetherness contribute to healthier workplaces, stronger teams, and a favourable organisational climate, reinforced through governance and well-being frameworks supported by ComplyPlus™.

Human Rights Day 2025

On 10 December 2025, the global community will observe Human Rights Day, commemorating the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948. This year’s theme, “Human Rights: Our Everyday Essentials”, highlights a powerful truth: human rights are not abstract ideals but the foundations of daily life, service delivery, and organisational culture. For regulated sectors across the UK, including health and social care, education, housing, policing, and public services, Human Rights Day 2025 reinforces the duty to uphold dignity, fairness, equality, and justice in every interaction. In this blog, Anna Nova Galeon explores how organisations can embed human rights into governance, workforce training, policies, and practice, and how tools like ComplyPlus™ support inspection readiness and rights-based cultures that protect people and strengthen public trust.

International Anti-Corruption Day 2025

On 9 December 2025, the world observes International Anti-Corruption Day, led by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to highlight the global impact of corruption and the collective responsibility to eliminate it. The 2025 campaign reinforces a clear message: integrity is not optional, it is the foundation of trust, accountability, and good governance. For regulated sectors across the UK, including health and social care, education, public services, procurement, and the charitable sector, Anti-Corruption Day 2025 underscores the need for transparent systems, ethical leadership, and robust reporting mechanisms. In this blog, Anna Nova Galeon explores how organisations can strengthen anti-corruption culture through risk management, conflict-of-interest controls, whistleblowing pathways, and digital governance tools like ComplyPlus™, ensuring compliance is not just declared but demonstrated.

National Grief Awareness Week 2025

From 2 to 8 December 2025, the UK marks National Grief Awareness Week, a campaign led by the Good Grief Trust to raise understanding of grief, normalise conversations about loss, and ensure no one grieves alone. As organisations increasingly recognise the profound impact bereavement has on mental health, performance, and workplace culture, this week highlights a crucial message: compassionate grief support is not a courtesy; it is a governance, safeguarding, and well-being priority. For regulated sectors such as health and social care, education, and employment, National Grief Awareness Week 2025 reinforces the need for trauma-informed policies, confident leadership, and accessible pathways of support. In this blog, Anna Nova Galeon explores how organisations can strengthen bereavement responses, embed dignity into policy and practice, and use ComplyPlus™ to create environments where people feel seen, supported, and safe as they navigate grief.

What is stress management?

Skills for care mandatory training guidance

Health & social care management courses & training

Healthcare law and ethics e-learning courses & training

Igniting change through training: The power of becoming an internal trainer

Importance of learning objectives in training courses

The significant role of induction training in UK health and social care

In this blog, we will discuss some key reasons why induction training is significant in the health and social care sector.

Is the Care Certificate required for staff induction?

This blog explores the importance of incorporating the Care Certificate as part of staff induction.

Epilepsy e-learning courses and training

Manual handling at work: Good handling techniques

Fire marshal vs. fire warden: Roles and differences

What are the manual handling principles?

From readiness to resilience: How mock inspections build trust

How regulatory change management strengthens compliance and trust

Strengthening Compliance with ComplyPlus™ LMS: A Practical Guide

In regulated sectors, training is more than a statutory requirement—it’s the foundation of safety, culture, and governance. ComplyPlus™ LMS transforms learning from a procedural task into a compliance assurance tool, helping organisations demonstrate competence, readiness, and accountability. In this practical guide, Lewis Normoyle, Chief Operations Officer at The Mandatory Training Group, explores how to maximise the impact of ComplyPlus™ LMS through strategic alignment, automation, and real-time analytics. From evidencing inspection readiness to building a culture of continuous improvement, this article outlines how digital systems can strengthen compliance at every level of the organisation.

The true cost of non-compliance for care providers

Importance of customer success in health and social care

What is anaphylaxis?

The importance of health and well-being for health and social care workers

Why is cyber security important for businesses?

Online phishing scams: What you need to know before you click

This article dives deep into the world of phishing and explores ways to keep yourself safe.

Housing e-learning courses & training

Understanding stress at work and how to manage it

Workplace stress is inevitable. This article will discuss stress, its signs and symptoms, and how it affects workplace productivity. We will also look at several coping mechanisms and self-care tips.

A journey through the heart of customer care

The Results-Oriented Work Environment (ROWE): A balanced perspective

Accident and incident reporting policy in early years

Emergency Evacuation Procedure in Early Years

Nappy changing and toileting Policy in early years

Risk Assessment Policy for Early Years