CQC and Ofsted Compliance. HR. Health & Safety – We Are HLTH Group.
The UK’s Leading Provider of CQC and Ofsted Compliance, Health & Safety, and Healthcare HR Solutions.
We are the CQC and Ofsted Compliance, Health & Safety, and Healthcare HR home for health and social care providers regulated by the Care Quality Commission and Ofsted. We offer an all-in-one solution for new and existing providers, and we are proud to work with leading CQC-regulated providers across Primary Care, Adult Social Care, Children’s Services, Medical Services, and the wider health and social care sector.
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Who are we and why choose us?
Who are the HLTH Group?
HLTH Chat is your go-to podcast for all things related to healthcare compliance and regulation. Hosted by Dr Atif, Medical Director at the HLTH Group, each episode delves into the critical aspects of CQC compliance. Join us as we explore the latest trends, insights, best practices, and news in the world of healthcare regulation.
Whether you’re a care home manager, an aesthetics clinic professional, or a healthcare provider, HLTH Chat provides valuable information to help you navigate the complexities of compliance and ensure the highest standards of care. Tune in to stay informed, stay compliant, and stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare.
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Who We Work With…
Industry-Leading HR, Health & Safety, CQC and Ofsted Compliance Solutions. All in One Place.
The HLTH Group is the CQC and Ofsted Compliance, HR, and Health & Safety for health and social care providers who are regulated by the CQC and/or Ofsted. We offer a comprehensive suite of CQC and Ofsted compliance solutions, designed to ensure that CQC and Ofsted regulated providers are supported from the start of their journey. Our clinically led team provide support in all areas such as healthcare HR support, CQC and Ofsted compliance, Health & Safety, compliance software, interim and crisis management, training events, as well as with additional compliance solutions.
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Forward-Thinking HR, Health & Safety, CQC and Ofsted Compliance Solutions
Our collective experience within the sector ensures that we deliver an industry-leading suite of business-critical healthcare compliance solutions for all CQC and Ofsted-regulated providers.
The HLTH Group is the compliance home for healthcare providers who are regulated by the CQC. With our clinically led team providing support in all areas such as CQC software, executive recruitment, HR support, additional compliance support and nationwide CQC training events.
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Our Services
We have a suite of healthcare HR, Health & Safety, and compliance services delivered through our multi-faceted departments, each of which provide industry-leading compliance services for CQC-regulated providers. Find out more about them below.
HLTH Manage
HLTH Manage is the UK’s leading CQC Compliance Software. The system is an innovative software solution that ensures providers are one step ahead of CQC requirements via our state-of-the-art system and the support provided by a team of compliance experts – ensuring that we offer holistic, tech-enabled solutions. By optimising compliance, we empower your healthcare organisation for excellence.
CQC and Ofsted Compliance Solutions
The HLTH Group specialise in the delivery of CQC and Ofsted Compliance Solutions for regulated providers across Clinical and Medical Services, Adult Social Care, and Children’s Services. We believe in being ready for today and prepared for tomorrow, and we support providers across their compliance journey. We support CQC-regulated providers with CQC Software and Documentation, Interim and Crisis Support, Registration Support, CQC and Ofsted Audits, Training and much more. We are a team are former CQC and Ofsted inspectors, healthcare professionals and clinicians – and we are dedicated to ensuring you are successful throughout your journey.
Healthcare HR and Health & Safety
At HLTH Group. we offer a combination of tech-enabled and person-focused HR and Health & Safety services, and we provide purpose-built HR software and expert support to healthcare providers nationwide, ensuring they successfully optimise their management of staff and HR processes. We provide the expert support you need to remain legally compliant with your obligations as an employer. Supported by our HLTH Manage software system, you can manage your staff more easily, and improve employee satisfaction and well-being.
Meet the Team
Greg Bamber
Chief Executive
Greg joined the organisation as Chief Executive after a long and successful period as founder and CEO of CQC Compliance Limited, which was acquired by WorkNest/Marlowe PLC in the summer of 2021. Following a successful handover period, Greg has taken up the position as CEO of the HLTH Group. With more than 15 years’ experience operating in the healthcare sector, Greg has a fundamental understanding of how to support healthcare providers in the UK, he is dedicated to ensuring that the HLTH Group provides both an expert-led and a tech-enabled approach to the delivery of business-critical healthcare compliance solutions.
Chief Executive
Doriann Bailey
Clinical Quality & Governance Director
Doriann Bailey is the Clinical Quality and Governance Director at HLTH Group, with over 30 years of experience in the NHS and private sector. Specialising in quality, governance, and transformation, she is a Registered General Nurse with an active NMC Pin and spent over a decade as a CQC Specialist Advisor. Doriann has led clinical quality improvements, service commissioning, and stakeholder collaboration. She also served as a Nominated Individual in mental health, achieving positive CQC outcomes. Holding a BSc in Nursing Practice and an MSc in Healthcare Management, Doriann is passionate about mentoring and developing others.
Clinical Quality & Governance Director
Dr Atif Ghaffar
Medical Director
Dr Atif Ghaffar is the Medical Director of the HLTH Group and supports our clients with his decades of experience in the healthcare sector. He has experience working within the NHS and as a private GP, covering all aspects of primary and acute care. As a GP Principal for 16 years and an experienced CQC Lead – Dr Ghaffar provides invaluable support and guidance particularly to our clients looking to start bespoke GP services. As the former Medical Director at CQC Compliance Limited, Dr Ghaffar understands the fundamental importance of healthcare compliance and the need for primary and acute organisations to be forward-thinking in ensuring they are CQC-ready.
Medical Director
Cheryl Ramsay
Head of Care
Cheryl Ramsay is a highly experienced Barrister, called to the Independent Bar of England & Wales in 1997. With over two decades of experience as a Senior Transformation & Turnaround Lawyer and Executive Director, Cheryl has supported a wide range of organizations, including NHS Trusts, local authorities, and central government departments. Her expertise spans Care Quality Commission (CQC) compliance, litigation, and corporate governance, with a proven track record in enhancing performance and service delivery. Cheryl’s strategic approach and leadership skills have driven successful transformations in complex environments, resulting in improved CQC ratings, effective risk management frameworks, and the development of high-performing teams. Her extensive qualifications include an LLB (Hons) in Law and an M.A. in Criminal Justice.
Head of Care
Jayne Downey
Non-Executive Clinical Director
Jayne joined the HLTH Group as our Non-Executive Clinical Director, following a successful period as a Director at CQC Compliance Limited. Jayne works with our clients to ensure long-term improvement in their compliance. Alongside her work with the HLTH Group, Jayne has worked as the Director of Governance and Corporate Nursing and until recently was the nominated individual for the Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust – an ‘Outstanding’ hospital trust.
Non-Executive Clinical Director
Will Rosebury
Marketing Director
As Marketing Director of the HLTH Group, Will leads the organisation in relation to brand communications and strategy, sales and marketing, and oversees the operational performance of the HLTH Group. A former director at CQC Compliance Limited, Will joined the HLTH Group with the simple idea to provide forward-thinking compliance solutions directly to healthcare providers across the UK. With the UK healthcare in a state of significant flux and evolution, Will is dedicated to ensuring that the HLTH Group helps healthcare providers navigate these changes in the years ahead.
Marketing Director
Sam Meadows
Director of HR
Sam is the Director of HR at HLTH Group, bringing 15 years of experience in both operational and strategic HR roles. A CIPD Level 7 qualified professional, she has worked across CQC-registered healthcare, not-for-profit, facilities management, and manufacturing sectors. With extensive expertise in People, Culture, and Organisational Development, she is passionate about building a sustainable, engaged workforce that drives organisational success. Sam’s strengths lie in problem-solving, decision-making, and developing strategic partnerships with leaders, ensuring effective HR strategies that support both HLTH Group and its clients.
Director of HR
Dr Saema Saleem
Medical Lead
Dr Saleem has over 16 years’ experience as a GP, having worked as a salaried GP and later a Practice Partner. Dr Saleem brings this clinical insight to her role at HLTH Manage, where she works closely with the team to ensure our software functions optimally to inform and support the compliancy of providers. Dr Saleem proactively works to support the development of our software as a straightforward, effective tool for providers to understand and evidence their compliancy with the CQC. She takes pride in developing a system that allows providers to receive high-quality clinical education, and to use compliancy to their benefit when their CQC inspection comes round.
Medical Lead
Nick Cummins
Registrations and Policies Manager
Nick is the Registrations and Policies Manager at HLTH Group, supporting clients through successful CQC registrations and ensuring their services meet regulatory standards. With extensive management experience across dental, primary care, and community-based healthcare, he provides expert guidance on compliance. As a former Registered Manager with a strong track record in CQC inspections, he also oversees the development and delivery of high-quality policies and procedures, helping providers establish and maintain excellence in health and social care.
Registrations and Policies Manager
Andrew Emmett
Head of Training
Andrew is Head of Training at HLTH Group, with over 17 years of experience in education and training across operational, delivery, and senior management roles.
He and his team are dedicated to delivering high-quality training to health and social care providers, both in-person and through e-learning, ensuring that each programme meets the highest standards and supports clients in demonstrating compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements.
With a strong focus on continuous development, Andrew is committed to helping providers improve their care quality, meet regulatory standards, and enhance the skills of their teams.
Head of Training
Danielle Bent
Recruitment Manager
Danielle has over 17 years of experience in recruitment, with 15 of those years spent specialising in the Health and Social Care sector. She has focused primarily on senior management roles within care homes, nursing homes, and private hospitals. Dedicated to helping clients and candidates achieve their goals, Danielle is passionate about finding the ideal match for both companies and career aspirations, always going the extra mile to ensure success.
Recruitment Manager
Sarah Horgan
CQC Registration Co-ordinator
Sarah has worked in the care sector since the age of 16, beginning as a care assistant in a residential care home. She became a Registered Nurse in 1998, gaining 16 years of acute nursing experience in both the NHS and private sectors, including three years working abroad in Bermuda. For the past 11 years, Sarah has served as a Compliance Inspector for the CQC, with expertise across various directorates such as adult social care and primary care. She is passionate about ensuring high standards of care and enjoys advising service providers on ways to improve outcomes. Sarah has in-depth knowledge of CQC requirements and provides comprehensive support with registration processes, Fit Person Interviews, and compliance in learning disability and supported living services.
CQC Registration Co-ordinator
Vanessa Farmer
CQC Compliance Lead
Vanessa is a key member of HLTH Group, focusing on CQC registrations and bespoke policy development. With 33 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and adult social care manager, she supports providers in meeting compliance standards with tailored, practical solutions. At HLTH Group, Vanessa works on creating bespoke policies and guiding providers through the CQC registration process, ensuring their documentation reflects regulatory requirements and day-to-day operations. Her experience includes roles in nursing homes, care facilities, dementia services, and crisis management across private, charity, and global care sectors.
CQC Compliance Lead
Emma Lane
CQC Compliance Lead
Emma is the CQC Compliance Lead at HLTH Group, bringing over 17 years of experience in the dental industry across both NHS and private sectors. Starting her career as a dental nurse, she has worked closely with clinicians and patients before moving into practice management, where she spent the last seven years. With a strong aptitude for compliance and comprehensive knowledge of CQC requirements, she plays a key role in guiding clients through regulatory processes and ensuring they meet and maintain high standards of care.
CQC Compliance Lead
Ellen Goring
Policy Practitioner
Ellen is a trained Paediatric Nurse with over 7 years of experience in Paediatric Intensive Care, Intensive Care Research, respite care for children with life-limiting conditions, and supporting teenagers and young adults with eating disorders. She is passionate about ensuring patient and service user care is effective, efficient, and evidence-based. Ellen is dedicated to creating comprehensive and supportive policies to aid in healthcare compliance.
Policy Practitioner
Lauren Meghani
HR Manager
Lauren is the Human Resources Manager at HLTH Group, bringing over 15 years of experience across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. A CIPD and PRINCE2-qualified HR professional, she previously worked as an HR Project Manager for a local authority. She is passionate about supporting managers in developing productive, engaged teams and plays a key role in driving HR strategy, overseeing recruitment, and managing people-focused initiatives to support both HLTH Group and its clients.
HR Manager
James Hume
Marketing Executive
James Hume is the Marketing and Operations Executive at HLTH Group. In this role, James is responsible for overseeing marketing and communications with HLTH Group clients, and understands that every CQC-regulated provider will have unique requirements in relation to their marketing. He has a deep understanding of business development, marketing and communications, which enables him to effectively tailor content to meet the specific needs of each client. With extensive experience in digital marketing, James brings a wealth of knowledge to the HLTH Group team.
Marketing Executive
Matt Vass
Recruitment Lead
Matt has circa 20 years’ experience in the field and a real passion for the healthcare industry. He partners with healthcare businesses across the UK, providing them with qualified medical and clinical management staff from Registered Managers up to C-suite level directors. His specialist experience in healthcare recruitment means he is able to source some of the very best talent in the industry, always placing them where their work adds most value to the provider. Matt represents the best calibre of candidates with patient care at the forefront of their values.
Recruitment Lead
Mae Luya
Accounts Assistant
Mae Luya is an accomplished accounting professional with nearly 8 years of experience in general ledger management, fixed assets, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and client accounting. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Technology, is a part-qualified ACCA, and a certified AAT Level 1 passer, having pursued an MBA from the University of Cumbria. Maricon has demonstrated expertise in handling complex financial processes, such as month-end closing, account reconciliation, intercompany transactions, and client accounting, using tools like SAP, QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, and Hyperion. Known for her adaptability, strong work ethic, and ability to work under pressure, she consistently delivers results that align with corporate objectives while fostering collaboration and innovation within her teams.
Accounts Assistant
Rebecca Henderson
Operations Coordinator
Rebecca has eight years of experience working in the NHS, spanning hospitals, GP practices, and care homes. Throughout her career, she has taken on a range of administrative roles, including clerical officer, care coordinator, and operations, gaining valuable insight into the healthcare sector.
Operations Coordinator