Adult Social Care Insights, Governance & Quality Improvement

What happens in the first 24 hours after a significant incident can shape everything that follows. This article explores leadership, governance, Duty of Candour and why good organisations put people first when it matters most.

This week's Adult Social Care Briefing explores what the Workforce Strategy means for providers, alongside current CQC assessment priorities and the leadership actions organisations should be considering.

Adult Social Care Briefing cover featuring an editorial workspace symbolising evidence-based governance, assurance and quality improvement.

This week's Adult Social Care Briefing explores the Government's Fair Pay Agreement proposals, the expanded Care Workforce Pathway and the appointment of CQC's new Chief Executive, with practical insights for providers.

Different providers. Different services. Different inspectors. Yet the same themes continue to appear. Why do medicines, care planning, oversight and record keeping remain recurring findings in Requires Improvement reports?

When something goes wrong, nobody asks to see the training matrix. They ask whether the person had the knowledge, skills and competence to provide safe care

As Dementia Action Week comes to an end, perhaps the most important question is not simply whether people with dementia are safe.

Good governance is more than audits and action plans. This article explores how culture, leadership, accountability and organisational oversight influence quality and compliance in health and social care services