Bid and Tender Writing

Bid or no bid? This is one of the first and most important decisions any provider must make when entering the tendering process. In simple terms, “bid” means you proceed with submitting a tender, while “no bid” means you decide not to apply. Although this sounds straightforward, many organisations misunderstand the concept and waste time pursuing unsuitable opportunities. When applying for health and social care tenders, you must always check the requirements first. This step […]

CQC Single Assessment Framework: What Every Supported Living Provider Must Know in 2026 | Care Quality Support Care Quality Support GMT Networks Ltd — Health & Social Care Compliance Regulatory Intelligence — March 2026 CQC Single Assessment Framework:What Every Supported Living Provider Must Know in 2026 Godfrey Mushandu — Managing Director, Care Quality Support 22 March 2026 10 min read The CQC Single Assessment Framework is undergoing its most significant overhaul since its troubled 2024

Introduction Policies form the cornerstone of safe, efficient and person centred care practice in health and social care sectors and they are more than just internal paperwork. The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) regulations 2014, the Fundamental Standards of Quality and Safety and legal compliance are all requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Creating policies that are in compliance guarantees that employees are aware of their duties, that service users are

Introduction We all worry about falls as our loved ones get older. But when someone you care about has Parkinson’s disease, that worry can feel overwhelming. It’s a harsh reality: more than half  (60%) of people with Parkinson’s will fall each year and their risk of a hip fracture is four times higher than other older adults. This article explains the 5 Ways to Help Reduce Fall Risks for Older People Living with Parkinson’s Disease.