Blogs

Resuscitation training in health & social care

What is basic life support?

Adult basic life support guidelines 2021

Difference between BLS and CPR certification

Importance of first aid courses and training

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training courses

Mental health first aid courses & training

Importance of automated external defibrillators

Advances in science set to transform dementia diagnosis and care

The UK is entering a new era of dementia care driven by innovation, research, and digital transformation. In this blog, Dr Richard Dune explores the government’s Dementia Patient Flow R&I Challenge, part of a £500 million national mission to speed up diagnosis and improve long-term outcomes. He highlights how emerging technologies like blood biomarker tests, AI-powered assessments, and digital health tools are redefining early intervention and personalised care. The initiative marks a turning point for the NHS and care providers, setting the stage for a smarter, more connected, and compassionate approach to dementia diagnosis and support.

NICE backs new prostate cancer drug that halves death risk

Thousands of men in England are set to benefit from a new NICE-approved prostate cancer treatment that offers life-extending results with fewer side effects. In this blog, Dr Richard Dune explores the approval of darolutamide combined with androgen deprivation therapy, a milestone that halves the risk of death for men with advanced prostate cancer who cannot tolerate chemotherapy. He examines what this means for patients, professionals, and the wider health system from improving equity and access to embedding new NICE guidance into governance, compliance, and workforce training across the NHS.

CQC chief Julian Hartley resigns amid maternity inquiry

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.

The state of AI in healthcare (2025)

Artificial intelligence is no longer on healthcare’s horizon. It is here. In this blog, Dr Richard Dune examines Menlo Ventures’ 2025: The State of AI in Healthcare report and what its findings mean for UK health and social care leaders. He explores how AI adoption has surged across hospitals and life sciences, how governance and workforce readiness must evolve, and why digital maturity will soon define inspection readiness. As the NHS and care sector approach a new digital era, disciplined innovation, ethical oversight, and transparent governance will determine who leads and who lags behind.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025

Digital accessibility is becoming a defining measure of equality in an increasingly connected world. In this blog, Anna Nova Galeon explores the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities and its theme, Advancing digital accessibility and fostering inclusion for transformative solutions, highlighting why accessible technology is essential for education, employment and full participation in society. She examines the global barriers faced by disabled people, the urgent need for inclusive design, and the role organisations play in building equitable digital spaces. The article also shows how strengthened training, governance and tools like ComplyPlus™ can help create safer, more accessible and more inclusive environments where everyone can thrive.

Purple Light Up Day 2025

Disability inclusion is emerging as a key driver of innovation in the modern workplace, especially as organisations shift toward a digitally empowered future. In this blog, Anna Nova Galeon explores Purple Light Up Day 2025 and its theme, Driving disability-inclusive leadership for a digitally empowered future, highlighting how disabled professionals are shaping technology, culture and organisational change. She examines the importance of accessible digital design, equitable leadership pathways and inclusive workplace practices, and what this means for employers seeking to build resilient, future-ready teams. The article also shows how training, governance and tools like ComplyPlus™ can help create accessible, accountable and inclusive environments where disabled talent can lead and thrive.  

World AIDS Day 2025

Digital violence is emerging as one of the fastest growing forms of abuse against women and girls. In this blog, Anna Nova Galeon examines the 2025 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and its theme, UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls, which launches the UN’s 16 Days of Activism. She explores how online harassment, image-based abuse, stalking and tech facilitated coercion are reshaping safeguarding responsibilities across health and social care, education, housing and the voluntary sector. The blog highlights the need for stronger digital safeguarding, clear reporting pathways, workforce training and robust governance, showing how tools like ComplyPlus™ can help organisations protect service users, prevent harm and build safer, more accountable environments both online and offline.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2025

On 25 November 2025, the world marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, launching the UN’s annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. The official 2025 theme, “UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls,” highlights the escalating risks women face online, from harassment and stalking to image-based abuse, cyber-coercion, and technology-facilitated domestic violence. For regulated UK sectors such as health and social care, education, housing, and the charitable sector, the campaign reinforces a critical safeguarding message: digital safety is safeguarding. In this blog, Anna Nova Galeon explores how organisations can strengthen digital safeguarding, reporting pathways, workforce training, and governance using ComplyPlus™, ensuring that prevention, protection, and accountability extend across both physical and digital spaces.

Healthcare management e-learning courses & training

Human resources management courses & training

Employer's responsibilities for mandatory training

Leadership and management courses & training

Is the Care Certificate mandatory?

In this blog, we will explore whether the Care Certificate is mandatory or not.

I have completed mandatory training: Do I need to do the Care Certificate?

In this blog, we will explore the differences between mandatory training and the Care Certificate.

How to increase your confidence as a trainer 

How to become an assessor for the Care Certificate

In this blog, we explore the role of an assessor in ensuring the attainment of the Care Certificate standards.

Principles for the safe moving & handling of people

Fire warden courses and training

Fire marshal courses and training

Fire safety courses & training

Can your organisation keep pace with regulatory change?

How templates streamline compliance and boost inspection readiness

How Ofsted’s four EIF areas strengthen compliance across sectors

How File Licensing Builds Confidence and Control in Compliance

Beat the heat: Top tips for a safe and enjoyable summer workout

This comprehensive guide will explore the effects of extreme heat on the body, identify those at higher risk, discuss the impact of certain medications, and offer essential tips to stay safe and cool.

Medication Policy in Early Years

Data protection and confidentiality policy in early years

Understanding the legal requirements in setting up a nursery: A comprehensive guide for early years providers

Understanding the EYFS framework: A foundation for quality early years education