Navigating Health & Safety Challenges in Social Care: Support for SMEs

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Providing high-quality care is at the heart of every social care organisation—but for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), juggling compliance, staffing pressures, and operational risk is no small task. Nowhere is this more evident than in the area of Health & Safety, where providers are under increasing scrutiny to demonstrate that their environments are safe for both service users and staff.

While large providers may have in-house safety teams and extensive resources, smaller care businesses often operate without dedicated health and safety professionals. This can lead to common challenges such as:

  • Inconsistent risk assessments across multiple sites or services
  • Gaps in mandatory training and incident reporting
  • Difficulty keeping up with evolving legislation and CQC expectations
  • Limited visibility into safety trends or recurring issues

And yet, these smaller providers are held to the same high standards as larger organisations—meaning the risks and consequences of non-compliance are just as serious.

The good news is that technology is helping level the playing field. With the right tools in place, even the smallest care provider can take control of compliance and embed a strong safety culture.

That’s where we come in.

Riskex is proud to be named an official Trusted Supplier of the National Care Association, offering simple, scalable Health & Safety software solutions specifically designed for the care sector. Our platform, AssessNET, helps care providers:

  • Ensure full compliance with HSE and CQC requirements
  • Complete and track risk assessments with ease
  • Report and investigate incidents quickly and accurately
  • Provide mobile-friendly access for staff across all care settings
  • Generate real-time insights to proactively manage risks

With exclusive packages and pricing for NCA members, we’re committed to supporting the care community in staying safe, compliant, and confident in their operations.

This partnership with the NCA reflects our shared commitment to raising standards in social care. By empowering SMEs with tools they can trust, we’re helping them focus more time and energy on what really matters: delivering outstanding care.

NCA and Riskex partnership
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