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The HLTH Group is the UK’s leading provider of healthcare compliance solutions, leading in business-critical areas such as CQC Software, Recruitment, Training, HR, Marketing and Compliance services.

Our organisation is comprised from top-to-bottom of former CQC inspectors, healthcare professionals and CQC compliance experts. We offer a multi-faceted solution for all CQC-regulated providers, covering all aspects of CQC compliance, HR and Health & Safety, and have expertise in all of these areas. We work with new and existing providers to ensure compliance with the Care Quality Commission, supporting new providers through the CQC registration and setup process, preparing providers for their next CQC inspection, supporting them after a disappointing inspection, and holding-their-hand through understanding and implementing CQC compliant processes, documentation and support.

Greg joined the organisation as Chief Executive after a long and successful period as founder and CEO of CQC Compliance Limited...

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 is deeply committed to ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to clients and service users. She believes that governance and ...

Doriann Bailey
Clinical Quality & Governance Director

Doriann Bailey is a highly experienced Healthcare Director with a distinguished career spanning over 30 years in both the NHS and the private sector. Throughout her career, Doriann has held various senior roles, specializing in quality, governance, and transformation. Her expertise extends to working in mental health and contributing to the success of start-up businesses.

As a Registered General Nurse with an active NMC Pin, Doriann has dedicated more than a decade to serving as a Specialist Advisor with the CQC. In this capacity, she plays a key role in overseeing the governance aspects of inspections. Doriann is also well-versed in the new CQC Single Assessment Framework and has delivered training on this topic.

Doriann is deeply committed to ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to clients and service users. She believes that governance and quality should be the golden threads woven through every aspect of care delivery. With a proven track record in driving clinical quality, commissioning services, and fostering effective collaboration with stakeholders, Doriann consistently raises the bar for care standards.

In addition to her leadership roles, Doriann is a dedicated mentor, passionate about supporting and developing others. She has extensive experience in training staff, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their roles.

Doriann’s experience also includes serving as a Nominated Individual within a private mental health organization, where she successfully led both sites to achieve a good CQC rating during her tenure.

Doriann holds a BSc in Nursing Practice and an MSc in Healthcare Management, further solidifying her expertise and commitment to the field.

Clinical Quality & Governance Director

Cheryl has supported a wide range of organizations, including NHS Trusts, local authorities, and central government departments ...

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

Dr Atif Ghaffar is the Medical Director of the HLTH Group and supports our clients with his decades of experience in healthcare...

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

As Marketing Director of the HLTH Group, Will leads the organisation in relation to brand communications and strategy, sales and...

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

Jayne joined the HLTH Group as our Non-Executive Clinical Director, following a successful period as a Director at CQC Compliance Limited...

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

James Hume is the Marketing and Operations Executive at HLTH Group. In this role, James is responsible for overseeing marketing...

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

I have been working within the Health and Social Care Sector for more than 20 years, for the last 10 of those years I have been qualified...

Danielle Jackson
Registrations and Policies Manager

I have been working within the Health and Social Care Sector for more than 20 years, for the last 10 of those years I have been qualified as Registered General Nurse. My background is primarily dementia care (including working with individuals requiring behavioral support), general care of older adults and chronic illness management within community settings. I have worked as a Clinical Lead/Deputy as well as a Registered Manager for a large provider of a service rated highly by the CQC. I am as passionate about policies as I am about the provision of excellent care and have a strong eye for detail having worked previously as a Policies Practitioner for CQC Compliance.

Registrations and Policies Manager

Luke joined HLTH Group as Client Support Manager. He oversees the logistics and organisation of all our training and events...

Luke Ryland
Operations Director

Luke joined HLTH Group as Operations Director. He is responsible for overseeing the logistics and organisation of our operations, ensuring efficient processes and exceptional account management. With extensive experience in operations and client relationships, Luke is dedicated to providing our clients with a seamless and tailored experience at HLTH Group.

 

Operations Director

Matt has circa 20 years’ experience in the field and a real passion for the healthcare industry. He partners with healthcare businesses...

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

Hanee Estolonio
Accounts Lead
Accounts 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...

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

Her passion is compliance and ensuring health and social care services are compliant and meeting the CQC regulations

Sadea Akhtar
CQC Registrations and NoP/NoD Associate

Sadea has been working in the health and social care sector for over 20 years. Prior to joining the HLTH Group she had worked for the Care Quality Commission for the last 10 years as a Registration and Compliance Inspector. Sadea managed several adult social care services predominantly domiciliary care services which all have been rated Good with CQC.

 

Her passion is compliance and ensuring health and social care services are compliant and meeting the CQC regulations at the point of registration and after being registered. Sadea has a wealth of knowledge and experience and enjoys advising and supporting services on how to improve their service in order to provide good quality service and provision of care.

CQC Registrations and NoP/NoD Associate

Her integrity and professional ethics enable building trust and an excellent relationship with the client providing higher value and ...

Beata Gozdur
CQC Compliance Associate

A seasoned professional specialising in management consulting and leadership coaching within the health and social care industry. Beata has wealth of experience in helping providers understand the complexities, challenges and opportunities that CQC regulated activities can pose. Expert in crisis management, implementing change and supporting health and social care providers drive improvement plans to achieve full compliance.

She is passionate about helping organisations maximise business performance by providing objective advise and expertise and helping leaders unlock their potential and attain meaningful, higher objectives, enable them to shine, have autonomy in their roles and helping them make empowered professional choices.

Her integrity and professional ethics enable building trust and an excellent relationship with the client providing higher value and satisfaction to the client than they expected.

Beata also has operational experience within large care providers, including holding the Registered Manager role in state of the art care and nursing home services, leading health and care professionals as well as teams from non-care departments in all operations.

CQC Compliance Associate

Sam joins Hlth Group as Director of HR. She is a level 7 CIPD qualified HR professional with 15 years experience working at ...

Sam Meadows
Director of HR

Sam joins Hlth Group as Director of HR. She is a level 7 CIPD qualified HR professional with 15 years experience working at both operational and strategic levels.

Her most recent role was within a CQC registered healthcare organisation, and she has held previous HR roles within not-for-profit, facilities management and manufacturing organisations.

With extensive experience across all areas People, Culture and Organisational Development, Sam is passionate about people and the development of a sustainable workforce who are enthusiastic and engaged to deliver organisational aims. Her strengths lie in problem solving, decision making and developing strategic partnerships with leaders.

Director of HR

Stephen holds a BSc (Hons) in Forensic Psychology and leading, manging in care along with several training qualifications. Stephen has...

Stephen Donnelly
Training Manager

Stephen joined The HLTH Group as the Training Manager. With over 25 years of experience working in the Health and Social Care Sector. Stephen primarily worked within the Learning Disability and Mental Health sector, ranging from high secure units right the way though to community care. Stephen holds a BSc (Hons) in Forensic Psychology and leading, managing in care along with several training qualifications. Stephen has been delivering Health Care training for the over 5 years with a high drive to ensure all training is delivered to the highest quality.

Training Manager

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..

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

Her most recent role was as HR Project Manager for a local authority. Lauren believes the success of an organisation depends upon its people

Lauren Meghani
HR Manager

Lauren joins HLTH Group as Human Resources Manager.  Lauren is a CIPD and PRINCE2 qualified HR professional with over 15 years of experience across the public, private and not for profit sectors. Her most recent role was as HR Project Manager for a local authority. Lauren believes the success of an organisation depends upon its people, and she is passionate about supporting Managers to develop productive and engaged teams.

HR Manager

Adell successfully managed client accounts, coordinated marketing campaigns, and facilitated the delivery of strategic solutions tailored to

Adell Bandambira
Account Manager

Adell brings a wealth of experience in account management and client relations, with a background in managing diverse portfolios across healthcare and marketing sectors. In previous roles, Adell successfully managed client accounts, coordinated marketing campaigns, and facilitated the delivery of strategic solutions tailored to meet individual business goals. Her experience also extends to product management, where she played a key role in aligning products with client expectations and market demands. With a strong focus on building lasting relationships and ensuring seamless project delivery, Adell is dedicated to providing exceptional service and value to clients.

Account Manager

She holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting Technology, is a part-qualified ACCA, and a certified AAT Level 1 passer...

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

Over the years, she has gained extensive experience working in nursing homes, care homes, specialist dementia facilities, and as a crisis...

Vanessa Farmer
CQC Compliance Lead

Vanessa began her career 33 years ago as a Registered Nurse and ward sister within the NHS, later moving into adult social care management. Over the years, she has gained extensive experience working in nursing homes, care homes, specialist dementia facilities, and as a crisis manager for private, charity, and global care providers. Vanessa is a firm believer that everyone deserves excellent relational care, and she champions the idea that strong compliance and a well-trained workforce are key to achieving this.

CQC Compliance Lead

Over the years, she has gained extensive experience working in nursing homes, care homes, specialist dementia facilities, and as a crisis...

Samantha Atkinson
Social Media Manager

Samantha joins HLTH as Social Media Manager, bringing over 12 years of experience in digital marketing and a deep passion for storytelling. With a degree in journalism, Samantha’s journey has been driven by a love for connecting people and building communities through engaging, authentic content. Known for her creativity and collaborative spirit, she thrives on crafting campaigns that resonate and inspire. Outside of work, Samantha enjoys exploring new media trends and is excited to bring her diverse industry experience to the healthcare and compliance sectors.

Social Media Manager