Fulcrum Care Consulting

16/10/2025

Specialist Regulatory Support for Scottish Care Providers 🏴

At Fulcrum Care, we understand the complexities of navigating the Care Inspectorate’s regulations in Scotland. Our expert consultants provide tailored support for high-risk and high-stakes scenarios, helping you act with confidence when it matters most.

Our services include:

✔ ASP Investigations – guidance and expertise during Adult Support and Protection inquiries.
✔ Crisis Support – handling large-scale inquiries and multi-agency reviews.
✔ Enforcement & Recovery – strategic advice for improvement notices or post-inspection actions, including Operation Koper-style scrutiny.
✔ Mock Inspections – proactive full inspections with actionable improvement planning.
✔ Leadership Support – strengthening teams facing CI scrutiny or enforcement.
✔ Evidence Preparation – collating and presenting data for re-inspections or panels.

When regulatory pressure is high, we help you protect your service, your reputation, and your people.

Learn more about our Scottish services here: https://fulcrumcareconsulting.com/scottish-care-consultancy/

15/10/2025

⏳𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟮 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗼 𝗨𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 ⏳

Don't forget to join us this Friday, 17th October, from 10:00 – 11:00 am for our FREE webinar focused on safeguarding your reputation and enhancing your care service’s inspection outcomes.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:

🔹Learn proven strategies to improve inspection results.

🔹Gain insights into protecting your service’s reputation.

🔹Take advantage of exclusive offers available only to attendees.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 & 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲: 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗲𝘀

✨ Win a CI Readiness Mock Inspection – One attendee will be selected at random.

✨ 25% Off CI Readiness Assessment – A unique discount code for a comprehensive 2-day in-person inspection, exclusive to Scottish services.

Only 2 days left to secure your place!

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘄: https://shorturl.at/p98x5

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14/10/2025

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗖𝗔 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄! 🌟

Fulcrum Care will be attending the NCA Autumn Conference at Mansfield Town Football Club, hosted by the Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Care Association.

It’s always a great opportunity to catch up with care providers, local authorities, and sector leaders to share ideas and insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead for social care.

Our Commercial Director, Fabio Cecchi, and Business Development Manager, Martin Murray, will be there to talk about all things governance, compliance, and quality improvement and how we can support care services to build stronger, more resilient operations.

📍 The 1861 Suite, One Call Stadium, Mansfield
🕤 Registration from 9:30am | Conference starts 10:00am
☕ Refreshments and networking lunch provided

We’re looking forward to catching up with familiar faces, meeting new ones, and sharing ideas on how we can all keep improving care.

14/10/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 – 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱💙

We were extremely proud to be named a finalist for Supplier of the Year – Care Homes at this year’s Leaders in Care Awards.

While we didn’t take home the award, being shortlisted alongside such respected organisations is a recognition we truly value. It reflects the positive impact that collaboration and consistent support can have across the care sector.

This acknowledgement highlights the dedication of our team, who work every day to help care providers strengthen compliance, build confidence within their services, and deliver safe, high-quality care for residents.

Thank you to everyone who supported us throughout the process, and congratulations to all the winners and fellow finalists. Together, we’re continuing to raise standards and shape a stronger future for care.

14/10/2025

📢 CQC Business Plan 2025–26 – Registration

The latest CQC business plan sets a new service standard: by late 2025, 80% of valid applications must receive a decision within 10 weeks. CQC has already introduced interim measures and additional resources to tackle delays.

This renewed focus on timeliness creates an opportunity for providers, but only if applications are robust, accurate and well-prepared from the outset. Incomplete or poorly evidenced submissions risk delays even under the new framework.

This is where strong preparation makes the difference. At Fulcrum Care, we help providers develop applications that are comprehensive, compliant and aligned with long-term service ambitions, ensuring the process runs as smoothly as possible and unnecessary barriers are avoided.

Get in touch with our team today to arrange a consultation and take the stress out of your CQC registration process: https://fulcrumcareconsulting.com/cqc-registration-support/

13/10/2025

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 & 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿! 🎉

Join us on Friday, 17th October, from 10:00 – 11:00 am, for a webinar packed with insights and exclusive offers:

𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗲𝘀:

✨ 𝗪𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗖𝗜 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – One lucky attendee will be selected at random!

✨ 𝟮𝟱% 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗜 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 – All attendees will receive a 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 for a comprehensive 2-day in-person inspection, available exclusively to Scottish services.

It’s a chance to learn valuable strategies to safeguard your reputation and save on essential services – all in one session!

Register for FREE today: https://shorturl.at/p98x5

🗓️ Friday 17 October 2025
⏰ 10:00 – 11:00 am
📍 Online (Teams)

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11/10/2025

𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

Inspection grades are more than just a reflection of compliance – they directly impact occupancy, admissions, and your service’s reputation. A poor grade can limit your ability to attract new residents, while strong ratings build trust with families, commissioners, and regulators.

Join Arlene Bunton, Head of Scotland at Fulcrum Care, as she shares practical strategies to safeguard your reputation and improve inspection outcomes.

Key Topics:

🔹How inspection grades affect admissions and revenue.

🔹The most common reputation pitfalls and how to avoid them.

🔹Proven strategies to strengthen inspection results.

🔹How to rebuild trust with families, commissioners, and communities.

If protecting your reputation means protecting your future, this is the session you can’t afford to miss.

🗓️ Friday 17 October 2025
⏰ 10:00 – 11:00 am
📍 Online (Teams)

Register for FREE today: https://shorturl.at/p98x5

10/10/2025

🌟 A proud moment for Fulcrum Care at the Care Show Birmingham 2025 🌟

Our very own Paul Birley, Adviser to the Board, joined the UK’s leading care conference to share insights and contribute to shaping the future of social care.

With over 4,500 care professionals and 300+ sector partners coming together, the Care Show remains the key platform for innovation, regulation updates, and collaborative progress in care.

👏 Thank you to the organisers and to everyone who joined the conversation — and a special thank you to Paul for representing Fulcrum with such expertise.

10/10/2025

𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗲𝘀 🎉

Join us on Friday, 17th October, from 10:00 – 11:00 am, and take advantage of exclusive offers available only to webinar attendees:

𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀:

✨ 𝗪𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗖𝗜 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – One lucky attendee will be chosen at random!

✨ 𝟮𝟱% 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗜 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 – All attendees will receive a unique discount code for a comprehensive 2-day in-person inspection, exclusive to Scottish services.

These offers are only available during the webinar, so don’t miss out! Register FREE today to secure your place: https://shorturl.at/p98x5

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10/10/2025

𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿'𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗯𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁!

It has been an incredible few days connecting with care professionals, innovators, and partners from across the sector at the Care Show 2025 at the NEC Birmingham.

Our team was delighted to meet so many dedicated individuals who share our passion for improving quality, standards, and outcomes in social care. It was inspiring to see the energy, collaboration, and commitment across the sector — a true celebration of the people driving positive change every day.

A big thank you to the organisers and everyone who took the time to chat with the Fulcrum team. Here’s to continuing the conversations, collaborations, and collective progress for the future of care. 💙

08/10/2025

CQC Challenges: Professional Support for Fair Outcomes

Have you received a draft CQC report that doesn’t accurately reflect the quality of care you provide? An incorrect or unfair rating can have serious implications, from reputational damage to operational challenges.

Our team delivers specialist, evidence-based support to help you challenge CQC findings with confidence. In collaboration with experienced care solicitors, we:

🔹Conduct a detailed review of your draft report and supporting evidence

🔹Identify inaccuracies, omissions, and areas of dispute

🔹Build a strong, evidence-backed case to support your challenge

🔹Guide you through the formal process with clarity and professionalism

With our expertise, you can approach the CQC challenge process knowing you have a trusted partner advocating for a fair, accurate, and transparent outcome.

Contact us today to schedule your free 15-minute consultation and take the first step toward securing the rating your service truly deserves: https://fulcrumcareconsulting.com/contact-us/

08/10/2025

𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗴𝗼𝘄.

Our Head of Scotland, Arlene Bunton, will be attending to represent Fulcrum as we engage in key discussions shaping the future of social work.

The conference brings together leaders and practitioners from across Scotland to explore important themes, including:

🔹AI and technology in social work

🔹Tackling burnout and building resilience

🔹Restorative justice and reflective practice

🔹Community-driven approaches

It’s a fantastic opportunity to share ideas, learn from each other, and collaborate with colleagues across the sector. We’re proud to be involved in this important event.