CQC and Ofsted Compliance. HR. Health & Safety – We Are HLTH Group.
The UK’s Leading Provider of CQC and Ofsted Compliance, Health & Safety, and Healthcare HR Solutions.
We are the CQC and Ofsted Compliance, Health & Safety, and Healthcare HR home for health and social care providers regulated by the Care Quality Commission and Ofsted. We offer an all-in-one solution for new and existing providers, and we are proud to work with leading Ofsted and CQC-regulated providers across Primary Care, Adult Social Care, Children’s Services, Medical Services, and the wider health and social care sector.
Who are we and why choose us?
Who are the HLTH Group?
HLTH Chat is your go-to podcast for all things related to healthcare compliance and regulation. Each episode delves into the critical aspects of CQC compliance. Join us as we explore the latest trends, insights, best practices, and news in the world of healthcare regulation.
Whether you’re a care home manager, an aesthetics clinic professional, or a healthcare provider, HLTH Chat provides valuable information to help you navigate the complexities of compliance and ensure the highest standards of care. Tune in to stay informed, stay compliant, and stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare.
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The UK’s Leading Provider of Health and Social Care Compliance Training.
Who We Work With…
Industry-Leading HR, Health & Safety, CQC and Ofsted Compliance Solutions. All in One Place.
The HLTH Group is the compliance home for health and social care providers who are regulated by the CQC and/or Ofsted. We offer a comprehensive suite of CQC and Ofsted compliance solutions, designed to ensure that CQC and Ofsted regulated providers are supported from the start of their journey. Our clinically led team provide support in all areas such as healthcare HR support, CQC and Ofsted compliance, Health & Safety, compliance software, interim and crisis management, training events, as well as with additional compliance solutions.
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Forward-Thinking HR, Health & Safety, CQC and Ofsted Compliance Solutions
Our collective experience within the sector ensures that we deliver an industry-leading suite of business-critical healthcare compliance solutions for all CQC and Ofsted-regulated providers.
The HLTH Group is the compliance home for healthcare providers who are regulated by the CQC. With our clinically led team providing support in all areas such as CQC software, executive recruitment, HR support, additional compliance support and nationwide CQC training events.
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Our Services
We have a suite of business-critical compliance services delivered through our multi-faceted departments, each of which provide industry-leading compliance services for Ofsted and CQC-regulated providers. Find out more about them below.
HLTH Manage
HLTH Manage is the UK’s leading CQC Compliance Software. The system is an innovative software solution that ensures providers are one step ahead of CQC requirements via our state-of-the-art system and the support provided by a team of compliance experts – ensuring that we offer holistic, tech-enabled solutions. By optimising compliance, we empower your healthcare organisation for excellence.
CQC and Ofsted Compliance Solutions
The HLTH Group specialise in the delivery of CQC and Ofsted Compliance Solutions for regulated providers across Clinical and Medical Services, Adult Social Care, and Children’s Services. We believe in being ready for today and prepared for tomorrow, and we support providers across their compliance journey. We support Ofsted and CQC-regulated providers with Software and Documentation, Interim and Crisis Support, Registration Support, CQC and Ofsted Audits, Training and much more. We are a team are former CQC and Ofsted inspectors, healthcare professionals and clinicians – and we are dedicated to ensuring you are successful throughout your journey.
Healthcare HR and Health & Safety
At HLTH Group. we offer a combination of tech-enabled and person-focused HR and Health & Safety services, and we provide purpose-built HR software and expert support to healthcare providers nationwide, ensuring they successfully optimise their management of staff and HR processes. We provide the expert support you need to remain legally compliant with your obligations as an employer. Supported by our HLTH Manage software system, you can manage your staff more easily, and improve employee satisfaction and well-being.
Meet the Team
Greg Bamber
Chief Executive
Greg joined HLTH Group as Chief Executive after a long and successful tenure 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, he assumed the role of CEO at HLTH Group.
With over 15 years of experience in the health and social care sector, Greg has a proven track record in supporting providers to meet complex regulatory requirements and achieve compliance excellence. He has worked extensively with CQC and Ofsted-regulated services, developing systems and strategies that strengthen governance, improve quality, and deliver positive inspection outcomes.
Currently leading the global expansion of HLTH Group, Greg is focused on positioning the organisation as a trusted international partner for health and social care providers. Under his leadership, HLTH Group continues to deliver expert-led, tech-enabled compliance solutions, supported by specialist clinical expertise that drives quality, assurance, and regulatory confidence.
Chief Executive
Adam Duncan
Managing Director
Adam is our Managing Director, bringing over 20 years of senior clinical and operational leadership experience across urgent and primary care. He has held director-level roles including Director of Quality and Governance, Chief Operating Officer, and Regional Director of Nursing, as well as serving as a Specialist Advisor with the Care Quality Commission. In his role, Adam provides strategic leadership across HLTH Group, ensuring that our services deliver high-quality compliance, governance, and operational support to healthcare and social care providers. He focuses on strengthening regulatory confidence, driving sustainable improvement, and helping organisations achieve inspection excellence.
With a proven track record in service mobilisation, risk management, and regulatory compliance, Adam has extensive expertise in building governance frameworks and embedding robust quality systems. He is committed to working in partnership with our clients to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality care, while supporting positive outcomes for patients and service users.
Managing Director
Doriann Bailey
Clinical Quality and Governance Director
Doriann Bailey is the Clinical Quality and Governance Director at HLTH Group, with over 30 years of experience in the NHS and private sector. Specialising in quality, governance, and transformation, she is a Registered General Nurse with an active NMC Pin and spent over a decade as a CQC Specialist Advisor. Doriann has led clinical quality improvements, service commissioning, and stakeholder collaboration. She also served as a Nominated Individual in mental health, achieving positive CQC outcomes. Holding a BSc in Nursing Practice and an MSc in Healthcare Management, Doriann is passionate about mentoring and developing others.
Clinical Quality and Governance Director
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
Will Rosebury
Commercial Director
Will is Commercial Director of the HLTH Group, where he leads the commercial strategy and oversees the business operations and marketing team. With over five years’ experience in health and social care compliance, and a wider background in education, he brings a strong understanding of regulatory requirements. He manages new client onboarding by working closely with client partners to identify their requirements and ensure HLTH Group is providing effective solutions. A former director at CQC Compliance Limited, Will joined HLTH Group with a clear vision: to deliver innovative, practical compliance solutions. He is committed to ensuring HLTH Group supports clients in navigating challenges and achieving long-term success.
Commercial Director
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
Sam Meadows
Director of HR
Sam is the Director of HR at HLTH Group, bringing 15 years of experience in both operational and strategic HR roles. A CIPD Level 7 qualified professional, she has worked across CQC-registered healthcare, not-for-profit, facilities management, and manufacturing sectors. With extensive expertise in People, Culture, and Organisational Development, she is passionate about building a sustainable, engaged workforce that drives organisational success. Sam’s strengths lie in problem-solving, decision-making, and developing strategic partnerships with leaders, ensuring effective HR strategies that support both HLTH Group and its clients.
Director of HR
Stuart Stokes
Head of Care, Children's Services
As Head of Care at Progress Lives, part of HLTH Group, Stuart Stokes leads the organisation’s strategic and operational delivery, ensuring consistently high standards across all services. He drives continuous improvement and embeds a values-led culture prioritising safe, effective, and compassionate care tailored to individual needs.
With over 25 years of leadership experience in social care, education, and health, Stuart has led large multidisciplinary teams and managed multi-million-pound budgets. He has worked closely with regulators, local authorities, and integrated care systems to ensure compliance and positive outcomes. Previously, Stuart held senior roles at ABL Health, contributing to national mental health services for children and young people in crisis, and founded an Ofsted-registered school supporting children in care.
At progress lives, Stuart focuses on building resilient, high-performing teams and strengthening partnerships with commissioners, families, and community organisations. He aims to deliver measurable impact and promote long-term sustainability within care services. Stuart will bring visionary leadership to support HLTH Group’s commitment to exceptional care.
Head of Care, Children's Services
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
Shanaz Ali
Ofsted Client Relationship Manager
Shanaz Ali is our Ofsted Relationship Manager with 15 years of experience in the social care sector, including the last 8 years specialising in Ofsted-regulated services. She is a recognised expert in guiding providers through the full compliance journey, from first registration to inspection success. Her experience covers children’s residential care, supported accommodation for 16–17-year-olds, semi-independent provisions, fostering, mother and baby units, learning disability services, and mental health support.
Having served as a Responsible Individual for multiple providers, she brings first-hand leadership experience, detailed regulatory knowledge, and the ability to translate complex legislation into clear, actionable steps. She is known for her direct, pragmatic approach and her commitment to helping providers meet and exceed Ofsted expectations, building services that deliver measurable positive outcomes for children, young people, and families.
Ofsted Client Relationship Manager
Steve Summerfield
Director of Education and Social Progress, Children's Services
Steve Summerfield, Director of Education and Social Progress, works with schools, carers, social workers, and professionals to support children’s educational, social, and emotional development. He leads personalised pathways that build confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of identity.
With over 20 years’ experience in mainstream and specialist education, Steve has held leadership roles in behaviour management, safeguarding, and curriculum development, contributing to Outstanding Ofsted ratings. He is committed to ensuring every child at progress lives receives the support needed to thrive and feel understood.
Aligned with HLTH Group’s holistic care vision, Steve integrates educational progress with therapeutic and social support, helping children build positive futures beyond care.
Director of Education and Social Progress, Children's Services
Emma Lane
CQC Compliance Lead
Emma is the CQC Compliance Lead at HLTH Group, bringing over 17 years of experience in the dental industry across both NHS and private sectors. Starting her career as a dental nurse, she has worked closely with clinicians and patients before moving into practice management, where she spent the last seven years. With a strong aptitude for compliance and comprehensive knowledge of CQC requirements, she plays a key role in guiding clients through regulatory processes and ensuring they meet and maintain high standards of care.
CQC Compliance Lead
Ellen Goring
Policy Practitioner
Ellen is a trained Paediatric Nurse with over 7 years of experience in Paediatric Intensive Care, Intensive Care Research, respite care for children with life-limiting conditions, and supporting teenagers and young adults with eating disorders. She is passionate about ensuring patient and service user care is effective, efficient, and evidence-based. Ellen is dedicated to creating comprehensive and supportive policies to aid in healthcare compliance.
Policy Practitioner
Lucy Weir Brown
Policy Practitioner
Lucy is an NMC registered Nurse with a strong background in clinical practice, medical records analysis and healthcare litigation. She brings extensive experience across nursing and legal sectors to her work in policy writing, ensuring that all guidance is clear, compliant, and grounded in both evidence-based practice and regulatory standards. Lucy is passionate about developing effective, practical policies that support patient safety, legal accuracy, and high-quality care.
Policy Practitioner
Rebecca Henderson
Operations Coordinator
Rebecca has eight years of experience working in the NHS, spanning hospitals, GP practices, and care homes. Throughout her career, she has taken on a range of administrative roles, including clerical officer, care coordinator, and operations, gaining valuable insight into the healthcare sector.
Operations Coordinator
James Hume
Brand Marketing Manager
James Hume is the Brand Marketing Manager 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.
Brand Marketing Manager
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