Independent Prescriber & Medication Governance Services for Adult Social Care in the UK

Care Clinical Governance

Expert Medication
Governance & Compliance

We provide Independent Prescriber-led medication reviews, rigorous CQC mock audits, and ongoing clinical oversight to adult social care providers across the UK. Keep your residents safe and your compliance seamless.

Independent Prescribers
GPhC Registered
CQC Aligned
Regulation 12 Standard
Clinical Consultation
99%
Medication Safety
75+
Providers Supported
We Support:
Supported Living Services
Residential Care Homes
Learning Disability Providers
Mental Health Settings
Clean Care Setting

UK

Independent
Prescriber Led
Governance
About Care Clinical Governance

Specialist Medication Governance
for Adult Social Care Providers

Care Clinical Governance is a specialist Independent Prescribing and medication governance consultancy supporting supported living, residential care homes and mental health providers across the UK. We strengthen medication safety, improve prescribing oversight and support CQC-aligned compliance frameworks.

Independent Prescriber Led

Our services are led by UK-registered Independent Prescribers with deep expertise in adult social care, ensuring every clinical decision is grounded in professional excellence and safety.

CQC Aligned Governance

We provide robust, CQC-aligned frameworks that map directly to regulatory standards, helping providers demonstrate safe, effective, and well-led medication management systems.

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Medication Governance & CQC Compliance Specialists

Strengthening Medication Safety
in Care Homes & Supported Living

What We Provide

Medication management is one of the most scrutinised areas during CQC inspection. Providers must demonstrate safe systems, accurate MAR documentation, appropriate PRN use, and clear clinical oversight.

We work collaboratively with GPs and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, proportionate and accountable prescribing practice.

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CQC-Aligned Audits

Structured medication audits mapped to CQC KLOEs and regulatory standards.

IP Medication Reviews

Independent Prescriber-led resident reviews for clinical safety.

Polypharmacy Reviews

Assessment and deprescribing to reduce medication burden safely.

STOMP Reviews

Psychotropic medication oversight aligned with national STOMP guidance.

Controlled Drugs Audits

Register accuracy, storage compliance, and destruction documentation review.

Ongoing Consultancy

Continuous medication compliance support and governance partnership.

Our Core Services

Structured, Practical & CQC-Aligned Services

Medication Optimisation Clinics
Medication Review

Medication Optimisation Clinics

Independent Prescriber-led clinics to reduce polypharmacy, strengthen governance, and improve prescribing safety.

  • Polypharmacy & STOMP reviews
  • Falls-risk medication assessment
  • PRN rationalisation & monitoring
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CQC Medication Governance Audit
Compliance Audit

CQC Medication Audit & Review

Structured audit of your medication governance systems against CQC standards, with a compliance report and action plan.

  • MAR chart & controlled drugs audit
  • Medication error trend analysis
  • Mock CQC medication assessment
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Monthly Clinical Retainer
Retainer Package

Monthly Clinical Retainer

Ongoing Independent Prescriber retainer for continuous quality improvement and structured governance oversight.

  • Monthly IP clinics & oversight
  • Medication error investigation
  • Policy review & prescribing support
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Professional Clinical
Governance & Advisory Support

Care Clinical Governance provides expert clinical governance, compliance guidance, and professional advisory services to healthcare organisations. We support safe practice, regulatory readiness, and continuous quality improvement.

Why Choose Care Clinical Governance

Trusted Clinical Governance
& Compliance Expertise

Independent Prescriber-Led

All services are led by a qualified Independent Prescriber with direct clinical expertise.

CQC-Aligned Frameworks

Every service is designed to align with CQC KLOEs and regulatory standards.

STOMP & Polypharmacy Specialists

We focus on safe and proportionate prescribing through specialist medication reviews.

Practical Improvement Focus

We deliver actionable recommendations, not just reports — every audit leads to real improvements.

Client Partnership Model

We work collaboratively within your existing care pathways, not in isolation.

UK-Wide Coverage

Supporting care homes, supported living, and mental health settings across the UK.

We are not simply auditors — we are a clinical governance partner.

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CQC Compliance Achieved

+

Independent Prescriber Reviews

%

Medication Safety Improvements

+

Care Providers Supported

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Our Expertise

Leading Clinical Governance
& Medication Safety

We provide independent prescriber-led services, helping adult social care providers strengthen medication safety, ensure CQC compliance, and improve clinical oversight.

CQC Compliance Support

95%

Medication Safety Improvement

99%

Governance & Risk Management

92%
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2026
Recognised
Excellence
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Independent Prescriber-led medication review?

Our Independent Prescriber-led reviews assess each resident’s medication, ensure safe prescribing, reduce polypharmacy risks, and strengthen clinical oversight through expert pharmacological knowledge.

How does the CQC Medication Governance Audit work?

We conduct a structured audit encompassing MAR chart accuracy, controlled drug management, and PRN compliance. You receive a detailed action plan and compliance scorecard to ensure inspection readiness.

What is included in the Monthly Clinical Retainer?

The retainer provides ongoing Independent Prescriber support, including regular clinics, medication error trend analysis, policy updates, and professional prescribing guidance tailored to your setting.

Do you replace GPs or existing clinical staff?

Not at all. We operate as a collaborative layer within existing care pathways, providing the specialized time and expertise needed to optimize medicines and reduce clinical risk alongside your team.

Which care settings do you support?

Our expertise covers supported living, residential care, nursing homes, learning disability services, and specialist mental health settings across the UK.

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