Additional Professional Support
Professional Care Consultancy Services
Drawing on over 50 years of senior leadership experience within the care sector, Active Mind&Body provides practical operational support to residential, nursing and dementia care providers across the UK. Whether you require interim leadership, operational improvement, compliance support or strategic consultancy, we deliver practical solutions tailored to your organisation. Sometimes what a service needs isn't another consultant—it needs an experienced leader who can walk in on Monday morning and make a difference
Interim, Turnaround & Commissioning Management
Experienced interim leadership when your service needs it most. We provide experienced interim management support for organisations requiring immediate operational leadership, stabilisation or specialist expertise. Services include: • Interim Home Manager • Turnaround & Improvement Manager • Peripatetic Management Support • Commissioning of New Care Homes • Decommissioning & Service Closure Support • Crisis & Stabilisation Management • Registered Manager Cover • Management During Recruitment Periods • Leadership During CQC Improvement Programmes Whether your service is facing leadership challenges, preparing for inspection, recovering from enforcement action or requiring experienced support through periods of change, we provide calm, practical leadership focused on achieving sustainable improvement.
Investigations, Training & Leadership Development
Supporting organisations to develop confident leaders and stronger teams. Independent support includes: • Safeguarding Investigations • Employee Relations Investigations • Complaint Investigations • Mystery Shopper Exercises • Resident & Relative Feedback Analysis • Staff Engagement Reviews Leadership development includes: • Manager Coaching • Deputy Manager Development • Team Building • Leadership Mentoring • Workforce Development • Bespoke Training Programmes Training can be delivered on-site or virtually and tailored to the individual needs of your organisation.
Independent Catering & Cleaning Audits
Drawing on extensive experience in health and social care, hospitality and quality assurance, we offer practical, evidence-based recommendations that support continuous improvement while recognising good practice.
Cleaning Audits
Environmental cleanliness standards - Infection prevention and control practices - Housekeeping procedures - Cleaning schedules and documentation - Equipment and chemical management - Laundry and waste management processes - Compliance with organisational policies and regulatory expectations. Each audit includes a comprehensive report with clear, prioritised recommendations to help maintain high standards and support continuous quality improvement.
Quality, Compliance & Operational Improvement
Supporting services to achieve and maintain high-quality care. Our consultancy services include comprehensive organisational reviews covering governance, operational structures, policies, procedures and quality assurance systems. Services include: • Mock CQC Inspections • Regulatory Compliance Reviews • Governance Audits • Service Improvement Plans • Policy & Procedure Reviews • Quality Assurance Frameworks • Standard Operating Procedures • Digital Systems Implementation • Care Planning & Medication Systems • Incident Reporting Processes Every review includes a detailed report with practical recommendations and achievable action plans.
Strategic Consultancy & Business Development
Supporting organisations to plan confidently for the future. Our strategic consultancy services include: • Board Strategy Facilitation • Business Planning • Service Development • Care Home Acquisitions • Due Diligence Support • New Build Consultancy • Refurbishment Advice • Dementia-Friendly Design • Operational Readiness Reviews With experience at both operational and executive level, we understand the challenges facing providers and work collaboratively to develop practical, commercially sustainable solutions.
Catering Audits
Food safety and hygiene standards - Kitchen organisation and cleanliness - Menu planning and nutritional provision - Food storage and stock management - Dining experience and resident choice - Compliance with relevant legislation and best practice - Documentation and quality assurance systems - Staff knowledge and operational procedures.