"[...] approachable, responsive to the requests made and supportive to the Trust staff when in attendance at Court."
"Browne Jacobson has proven it is more than able to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
Regulatory bodies in health and social care
We’re an award-winning, specialist health and care regulatory team, working closely with NHS and independent health and care providers, investors and commissioners. We help you navigate all aspects of regulation in the sector.
At Browne Jacobson our extensive experience of positive interactions with the Care Quality Commission, and other sector regulators, means we’re able to help you develop the best strategies to achieve your priorities, whether in litigation or otherwise.
We understand the criminal and regulatory disputes that can arise in your area of work. We take a collaborative approach, helping you to understand your regulators. As a result, we’re often able to resolve issues before they require litigation. Where this isn’t possible, we provide a responsive and flexible approach to police and regulators’ investigations, inspection reports and enforcement actions.
Our breadth of work provides us with a real insight into the challenges affecting the whole sector. Putting this experience into practice, we tailor our service to your needs.
We give proactive advice and, through the connections we forge with you and our many specialists across our criminal, compliance and regulatory team, we’re able to find solutions through extensive investigations, and offer constant representation at all stages. Your aims and objectives remain the focus throughout the process.
Key insights
Self-referral to regulatory bodies following an inquest
"This guidance note addresses the professional obligations of doctors, nurses and midwives, Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)-regulated professionals and social workers to self-refer to their regulatory body following an inquest."Steps for health and care workers
Self-neglect and capacity: Insights from recent regulatory and safeguarding adult reviews
"In October 2025, we delivered a seminar examining current concerns and effective responses to self-neglect in England, drawing on analysis of Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessments of local authorities and recent Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SARs)."CQC learning for social care providers
Key contacts
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Testimonials
"Its staff are able to cut through the matter to identify the crux of issues and provide sensible advice."
"I have found them to be responsive and capable lawyers, with very deep sector experience. The different members of the team work closely together to provide a seamless service."
"Browne Jacobson staff work dynamically and understand the need for a rapid response on certain instructions."
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