About us
UK
IndependentPrescriber 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.
Our Approach
Why Medication Governance Matters
The Challenge
Medication governance in adult social care is complex and often under-resourced. Many providers face significant challenges in maintaining safe, compliant, and well-documented prescribing practice.
These challenges are compounded by increasing CQC scrutiny, complex resident needs, and growing demands on care staff.
Our approach is practical, evidence-based, and designed to create lasting change — not one-off reports that sit on a shelf.
Common challenges we address
- Polypharmacy and inappropriate prescribing
- Psychotropic governance and STOMP compliance
- PRN overuse and documentation gaps
- Seizure medication management
- Controlled drugs governance weaknesses
- CQC inspection readiness pressures
What We Deliver
Comprehensive Medication Governance Services
Medication optimisation clinics (Independent Prescriber-led)
Independent prescribing within defined scope of competence
CQC-aligned medication governance audits
Controlled drug reviews and compliance assessments
STOMP reviews and psychotropic medication oversight
Seizure management protocol review
Monthly clinical retainer packages for ongoing governance support
Our Commitment
What Guides Our Work
Patient Safety First
Every decision and recommendation we make is grounded in patient safety and clinical best practice.
Transparent Prescribing
We provide clear, documented recommendations with full clinical rationale for every intervention.
Regulatory Compliance
All services are designed to align with CQC KLOEs and current legislative requirements.
Collaborative Working
We work within existing care pathways, alongside GPs, pharmacies, and multidisciplinary teams.
Continuous Quality Improvement
We focus on sustained improvement, not one-off compliance — building lasting governance capacity.
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CQC Compliance Achieved
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Independent Prescriber Reviews
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Medication Safety Improvements
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Care Providers Supported
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
Medication Safety Improvement
Governance & Risk Management
2026
Recognised
Excellence
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.
Our Clients Say
What Providers Say About
Care Clinical Governance
Jane D. Wilson
Care Home Manager
Care Clinical Governance helped us streamline medication reviews and improve compliance with CQC standards. Their guidance is practical and clear.
Mark S. Thompson
Residential Care Director
Their Independent Prescriber-led clinics have made a real difference in managing polypharmacy and reducing medication errors for our residents.
Emma L. Johnson
Supported Living Manager
The monthly retainer service gives us peace of mind. Regular clinical oversight and governance support keeps our staff confident and residents safe.
