Adult Social Care Insights, Governance & Quality Improvement

This week’s Adult Social Care Briefing looks at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry’s findings on adult social care, updated NHS Continuing Healthcare documentation, recent CQC inspection findings and a funded Care Workforce Pathway support programme.

This week’s Adult Social Care Briefing covers the government’s plans for a National Care Service, new adult social care workforce measures, DHSC guidance on digital care and AI, delayed national data releases, and new MHRA clinical safety advice.

Person-centred care is about far more than adding someone's name to a care plan. I look at what care records actually tell us about the person, their choices and independence, and why poor mental capacity assessments can undermine genuinely person-centred care.

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.

The Journey of Leadership A few years ago, someone told me they didn't think they were management material. They had lost confidence, and others began to doubt whether leadership was the right path for them. When I got to know them, I saw something different. I saw someone who genuinely cared about people, wanted to do the right thing, listened carefully, and was willing to learn. More than anything, they simply needed someone to believe in them. Today, they're an excellent m

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.

This week's Adult Social Care Briefing reviews the latest CQC and ADASS publications, explaining what has changed, why it matters and the practical implications for adult social care providers.

A personal reflection on trust, culture and why the conversations that matter most often begin after the meeting has ended

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 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.