CMM Magazine 💚

📢 March issue is live! 👉bit.ly/406Rtjv👈Read about the #progress of the Adult Social Care Testbed, why social care needs to have conversations about #technology, sector #underinvestment and #employment rights, an international #recruitment update, and the @VODGmembership's response to the Government’s review into #mentalhealth conditions, #ADHD and #autism.

As demand on health and social care grows, the 10 Year Health Plan for England calls for a shift from hospitals to the community and from treatment to prevention. The question is, what does this shift look like in practice? In her piece for CMM Charlene Adutwim, Regional Business Manager at Essex Cares Ltd (ECL), highlights the value of a more joined-up approach to care with local voluntary and third sector organisations. online.flippingbook.com/view/124423065…

Government has published its review of #CQC Regulation 9A: #visiting and accompanying in #carehomes, hospitals and hospices. The review has revealed that many people continue to face barriers in visitation. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4snMiYO

Beccy Incledon-Blevin, Digital Care Development Lead at the @NCFCareForum, reflects on the progress made during the first stage of the Adult Social Care Testbed in the Liverpool City Region. #coproduction #research #design #socialcare online.flippingbook.com/view/124423065…

Don't miss your chance to book tickets for the Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards 2026. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of excellence in the care sector — network, be inspired, and celebrate this year’s winners! Tickets are almost gone — secure yours now! caremanagementmatters.co.uk/event/markel-3… #3rdSectorCareAwards sponsored by @MarkelUK

Chris Badger, Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care at the Care Quality Commission @CQCProf, updates on the regulator’s improvement of its assessment framework. online.flippingbook.com/view/124423065…

A new @CommonsPAC #report warns that the worsening #financial #sustainability of adult #hospices in England is not being met with the urgency it demands. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3NaDwOF

Michelle Corrigan, Chief Executive Officer at Digital Care Hub, explains why social care needs to have difficult conversations about technology, data and risk. Read #DigitalDiscussion on the CMM website online.flippingbook.com/view/124423065…

'Government is right to improve sick pay protections – care workers deserve this security. The question is not whether this change is needed but whether the funding framework can support it.' Read @homecareassn Dr Jane Townson OBE's piece on day-one sick pay in CMM Magazine: bit.ly/40yEh7a

Last chance to book! Our free #CMMInsight webinar: Well-Led in the CQC Framework, in association with @WorkNestGroup takes place tomorrow. If you want to understand what inspectors expect under Regulation 17 — and avoid the common Well-led pitfalls — don’t miss this session with former CQC inspector Julie Walton. Book now: caremanagementmatters.co.uk/cmm-insight-in… #CQCFramework #WellLed #HealthCare #SocialCare #CQC #CareProviders #CareCompliance #Webinar

Have you signed up to the next #CMMInsight Webinar in association with @WorkNestGroup? Well-Led in the CQC Framework The Well-led key question is now central to CQC inspections — and weak evidence in this area can heavily influence ra/tings and enforcement decisions. Our host, Julie Walton ex-CQC inspector and Head of Health and Social Care Compliance at Care 4 Quality by WorkNest, will break down: 🔍 How Well-led is assessed 📌 Where services commonly fall short ✅ Practical steps to strengthen governance and culture Secure your free place today: caremanagementmatters.co.uk/cmm-insight-in… #CQCFramework #WellLed #HealthCare #SocialCare #CQC #CareProviders #CareCompliance #Webinar

Our expert judging panel brings together leaders, peers, and experts by experience from across the social care sector. Passionate about recognising outstanding work in the not-for-profit care community. caremanagementmatters.co.uk/3rd-sector-car… #3rdSectorCareAwards sponsored by @MarkelUK

1 week to go until the #CMMInsight webinar in association with @WorkNestGroup The Well-led key question is one of the biggest drivers of inspection outcomes — and one of the hardest areas for providers to evidence confidently. Next week, Julie Walton will share: ✅ What “Well-led” really means ✅Common inspection pitfalls ✅Practical steps to strengthen leadership and governance 📅 Tuesday 17thMarch 2026 2-3pm Free to attend — register now caremanagementmatters.co.uk/cmm-insight-in… #CQCFramework #WellLed #HealthCare #SocialCare #CQC #CareProviders #CareCompliance #Webinar

We’re absolutely delighted to welcome back the brilliant Sally Lindsay MBE as host of the Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards 2026 An ambassador for the Alzheimers Society and best known for her roles in Coronation Street and The Madame Blanc Mysteries, Sally was recently awarded an MBE for her services to drama. She brings warmth, humour and heartfelt passion to this very special ceremony. We can’t wait for her to help us celebrate the incredible individuals and organisations making a difference across the care sector. caremanagementmatters.co.uk/event/markel-3… #3rdSectorCareAwards @MarkelUK #Host #Support #NotForProfit #Charity #CareSector

What steps should #care #providers take to respond to a #CQC #enforcement #notice? Fabio Cecchi, Commercial Director at @FulcrumCare, explains in the latest #CMMblog 👉 bit.ly/46JZ9vL Image designed by Freepik.

Baroness #Casey's speech at yesterday's #NuffieldTrust Summit called for a national #socialcare reckoning equivalent to the 1948 #NHSreforms. Baroness Casey's speech also said that social care has never had its own 'creation moment'. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4b7eyr3