The Future of Service Reconfiguration: Early Signs of Movement
After a prolonged period of inertia, there are now tentative indications that service reconfiguration across the NHS may finally be gathering pace — albeit more of a cautious murmur. For some time, there has been a growing expectation that the scale of challenges facing the NHS — along with where we are in the broader […]
Understanding Key Roles in CQC-Regulated Services: Nominated Individual vs. Registered Manager
In the regulated health and care sector in England, two key roles are pivotal to ensuring compliance with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards: the Nominated Individual (NI) and the Registered Manager (RM). While both roles carry significant responsibilities for ensuring quality and safety in care services, they differ in scope, focus, and level of operational involvement. In […]
Exploring Healthcare Innovations: A Collaboration Between Baxendale, Social Enterprise UK and The King’s Fund
When resources are tight, it’s more important than ever to be bold, creative, and relentlessly person- and outcome-focused. It’s not only about doing more with less—it has to also be about doing differently, with purpose and partnership at the heart. That’s why Baxendale has partnered with Social Enterprise UK and The King’s Fund to explore […]
Making the Most of the NHS Community & Primary Care Estate
The NHS is facing increasing financial pressure to reduce costs while maintaining high-quality patient care. Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) have been tasked with cutting running costs, and NHS providers are looking at corporate efficiency as a priority. One critical area for cost-saving and service improvement is the NHS estate. At Baxendale, we specialise in helping […]
B Corp Month 2025: Why is Baxendale Part of Gen B?
Every year, B Corp invites certified businesses to join them in raising awareness of B Corps and how they differ from other companies in #BCorpMonth. In 2025, it’s all about celebrating #GenB — a new wave of businesses and thought leaders driving positive change with inspiration and a belief in doing better. It’s also a […]
What Happens During an On-Site CQC Inspection?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator for health and social care services in England. Its role is to ensure that health and care providers offer services that meet high standards of quality and safety for the people who use them. On-site CQC inspections are a critical part of this process, where inspectors […]
What Happens During an On-Site CQC Inspection?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator for health and social care services in England. Its role is to ensure that health and care providers offer services that meet high standards of quality and safety for the people who use them. On-site CQC inspections are a critical part of this process, where inspectors […]
Baxendale Recognised by Financial Times as Leading Consultancy 2025
We are delighted to announce that Baxendale has been named in the Financial Times’ highly regarded list of the UK’s Leading Management Consultants for 2025. This year, we are particularly proud to have been recognised in the Healthcare & Life Sciences category—an acknowledgment of our deep expertise, innovative solutions and sustained commitment to organisations within this vital sector. […]
Practicing Privileges and Care Quality Commission Registration – what are the differences?
Practicing privileges and registering with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are distinct processes in healthcare compliance in England. The key differences between practicing privileges and CQC registration lie in their scope, process, and the level of authority or responsibility they grant. 1. Scope and Purpose Practicing Privileges: Definition: Practicing privileges refer to the authorisation granted to individual healthcare professionals […]
Practicing Privileges and CQC Registration – what are the differences?
Practicing privileges and registering with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are distinct processes in healthcare compliance in England. The key differences between practicing privileges and CQC registration lie in their scope, process, and the level of authority or responsibility they grant. 1. Scope and Purpose Practicing Privileges: Definition: Practicing privileges refer to the authorisation granted to individual healthcare professionals (e.g., […]