We are a membership-based service dedicated to providing support, advice, and guidance on running your care service effectively and compliantly. Whether you need help with policies and procedures, compliance, staff training, safeguarding, or quality assurance, our expert team is here to assist you every step of the way..

BrightPath Academy – Now a Quality Assured Care Learning Centre We are proud to announce that BrightPath Academy is now officially recognised as a Quality Assured Care Learning Centre, working in partnership with Skills for Care. As part of this status, we are now offering a range of fully funded training courses designed to support the adult social care workforce with high-quality, relevant, and accredited learning.

🎓What This Means for You

✅ Access to Skills for Care endorsed training

✅ Fully funded places for eligible learners

✅ Courses aligned to care sector standards and frameworks

✅ Delivered by experienced, sector-qualified tutors ✅ Backed by our ISO-aligned quality framework

✅ Designed to support career progression, compliance, and better outcomes for people who receive care

📚 Courses Include:

Care Certificate Support and Refreshers Mental Health and Dementia Awareness Adult Safeguarding Communication and Person-Centred Care Nutrition, Hydration, and Falls Prevention Leadership and Management in Care (and more…)

🟣 Join a Growing Community of Skilled, Confident Care Professionals With BrightPath Academy, you don’t just complete a course—you build a career in care with confidence, support, and national recognition.

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🌍 What Are ISO Frameworks? ISO (International Organization for Standardisation) frameworks are globally recognised standards that help organisations ensure quality, safety, efficiency, and sustainability. At BrightPath,

we focus on three key ISO frameworks:

ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management Systems

ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management Systems ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health and Safety

Management Systems These frameworks provide structured, best-practice models to help organisations deliver excellence while meeting legal, ethical, and operational responsibilities.

✅ What Is Self-Certification? Self-certification means your organisation reviews and aligns its own systems, policies, and procedures to meet the requirements of a recognised ISO standard without needing third-party accreditation. It involves: Completing structured training Filling in a standardised manual or framework Submitting documentation for internal or peer review Addressing any non-conformances or missing evidence Signing an agreement to confirm ongoing commitment Once approved, your business receives a certificate confirming that it meets the relevant standard.

💡 Why Choose Self-Certification?

While third-party certification has value, self-certification offers a flexible, cost-effective, and internally driven approach to quality and compliance.

🔹 Key Benefits:

✅ Demonstrates commitment to internationally recognised standards

✅ Builds internal understanding and accountability ✅ Encourages continuous improvement and reflective practice

✅ Saves time and cost compared to formal audits

✅ Supports bids, contracts, and stakeholder confidence

✅ Valid for 3 years with ongoing monitoring and review

📈 What It Says About Your Business Self-certifying to ISO frameworks shows that your organisation is: Proactive, responsible, and standards-driven Capable of identifying and managing risks Committed to quality, sustainability, and staff safety Equipped with clear processes, documentation, and leadership oversight It tells partners, commissioners, and clients that you don’t just “say” you deliver quality—you’ve got the systems in place to prove it. Click here to find out more

If your service has received a poor rating or negative audit outcome from CQC, Local Authority, or NHS inspections, we provide expert quality improvement support to help you address concerns, implement improvements, and regain compliance.

How We Can Help:

✅ Audit Review & Action Planning – We analyse your CQC, Local Authority, or NHS audit findings, identifying key areas for improvement and compliance.

✅ Mock Inspections & Gap Analysis – Conducting internal audits to ensure your service meets regulatory standards.

✅ Staff Training & Development – Providing targeted training to address compliance gaps and improve care delivery.

✅ Policy & Procedure Strengthening – Reviewing and updating policies, procedures, and governance frameworks to align with best practices.

✅ Ongoing Compliance Monitoring – Supporting continuous quality improvement to help you maintain high standards and avoid future enforcement actions.

✅ Emergency Support for Enforcement Action – Assisting with responses to warning notices, improvement plans, and urgent compliance requirements.

With our extensive experience in regulatory compliance and quality assurance, we ensure your service is well-prepared, fully compliant, and on the path to achieving a 'Good' or 'Outstanding' rating.

With our first-hand experience as CQC managers and Advanced Nurses, we bring expert knowledge in safeguarding compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements. Our team has supported hundreds of care managers throughout our careers as Assessors and IQAs, delivering the Level 5 Leadership and Management in Care qualification. We have extensive experience working with local authorities on safeguarding cases, supporting care services in preparing for Coroner’s Court proceedings, and ensuring compliance when CQC requests evidence.

We can help with:

✅ Policy & Procedure Reviews – Ensuring your safeguarding policies are up-to-date and CQC-compliant.

✅ DSO Training & Support – Providing Designated Safeguarding Officer training and guidance.

✅ Incident Management – Assisting with serious safeguarding cases and supporting services in responding to concerns.

✅ Preparing for Investigations – Helping care services compile the necessary evidence for local authority reviews, CQC inspections, and Coroner’s Court cases.

✅ Compliance & Best Practice Guidance – Ensuring your service follows safeguarding legislation and promotes a culture of safety.

With our real-world experience and hands-on approach, we provide practical, expert-led safeguarding support tailored to your organisation’s needs.

We provide comprehensive support to help your organisation prepare for CQC inspections with confidence. Our team conducts mock desktop inspections, gathering key data from your organisation, staff, and stakeholders, ensuring you are fully prepared for regulatory scrutiny.

Our CQC Readiness Support Includes:

✅ Mock Desktop Inspections – We review your policies, procedures, audits, compliance records, and key evidence to assess your service against CQC standards.

✅ Staff & Stakeholder Feedback Analysis – Gathering insights from your staff, service users, and stakeholders to highlight strengths and areas for improvement.

✅ Detailed Compliance Report – You will receive a comprehensive report with clear action points to help you meet and exceed CQC requirements.

✅ Guidance on Evidence Submission – Ensuring you have the right documentation and data readily available when CQC requests evidence.

✅ Support with Quality Improvement – Providing practical solutions and strategies to move your service from Requires Improvement to Good or Outstanding.With our first-hand experience as CQC managers and assessors, we know what inspectors look for and can help you proactively address gaps, enhance compliance, and showcase best practices before your inspection.