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Adult Social Care Insights, Governance & Quality Improvement
Practical insights, regulatory updates, governance learning and quality improvement ideas for adult social care providers.
Adult Social Care Briefing
This week’s Adult Social Care Briefing looks at the latest Skills for Care workforce findings, delegated healthcare activities, a National Patient Safety Alert on blood ketone testing, and recent CQC findings on staffing, leadership and assurance.
7 days ago9 min read
The People We Don’t Talk About Enough
Some of the people who make the biggest difference in a care home are not always the ones delivering direct care. This blog reflects on the everyday relationships built by kitchen, domestic, maintenance, laundry and reception teams, and why those ordinary human connections matter so much.
Oct 104 min read
It Worked While We Were Watching, Sustainable Improvement in Social Care.
A service can improve quickly when everyone is watching. The harder test is whether those changes last once the extra scrutiny, support and pressure begin to step back. This is a reflection on what sustainable improvement really looks like and a lesson I learned the hard way.
Sep 254 min read
When Poor Practice Becomes “Just How We Do Things Here”
How does poor practice become “just how we do things here”? A look at how everyday pressures, shortcuts and workplace culture can gradually shape care, and why good governance needs to spot the patterns before they become the norm.
Aug 285 min read
Succession Planning in Social Care: When Too Much Sits With One Person
When too much knowledge, judgement and follow-through sits with one person, a service can look strong while still being surprisingly fragile. Succession planning is not just about who might take over next; it is about developing people, sharing judgement and building enough leadership depth before you actually need it.
Aug 154 min read
What a Medication Error is Really Telling You
Most medication error investigations identify what happened. Fewer explain why it happened. This article explores how learning, culture, human factors and governance can reveal far more than the error itself.
Jul 114 min read
Training Doesn't Mean Competence: The Importance of Competency Assessment
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
Jun 51 min read
AI in Health and Social Care: A Practical View on Innovation, Quality and Oversight
As AI adoption accelerates across health and social care, organisations must balance innovation with governance, quality and accountability. A practical perspective on implementing technology that delivers meaningful impact.
May 302 min read
Living Well With Dementia: The Outcomes That Matter Most
As Dementia Action Week comes to an end, perhaps the most important question is not simply whether people with dementia are safe.
May 232 min read
My Story: From Carer to Health and Social Care Leader
From carer to director-level leadership — a journey shaped by resilience, mentorship, family life and a passion for improving care
May 162 min read
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