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Who We Are

Specialist Consultants

We are a specialist consultancy providing clear, practical support to organisations operating in regulated and complex environments. Our expertise spans: compliance, governance, safeguarding, professional development, and digital services—helping leaders and teams operate with confidence, credibility, and control.

Partner-Led Approach

Our partner-led team brings senior-level experience from frontline operations, executive leadership, and regulatory settings. We work directly with clients, offering proportionate, evidence-based advice that delivers sustainable improvement.

What We Offer

Inspection Readiness
Leadership Development
Operational Improvement
Digital Transformation

Sectors We Serve

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Sarah Batchelor

Managing Director, Business Coach and Compliance Consultant

With over 30 years’ experience in health and social care, I support organisations to improve compliance, governance, and inspection outcomes. A Nurse Consultant by background, I have led turnaround programmes for underperforming services and provide practical, inspection-ready solutions.

I also bring 15 years’ experience as a Business Coach and ISO Consultant, with director-level leadership across multiple UK and US sites. My work spans healthcare, hospitality, restaurants, and hotels, with a strong focus on quality, accreditation, and sustainable improvement.

Our Partner Team

Our partners work directly with clients, bringing senior-level expertise, regulatory credibility, and practical leadership experience.

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Safeguarding & Quality Assurance Consultant

Specialist expertise in safeguarding, quality audits, and regulatory readiness across health, social care, and wider service sectors.

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Leadership & Governance Consultant

Extensive director-level experience across multi-site operations, supporting boards and senior leaders to strengthen accountability and performance.

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Digital Services Consultant

Digital services consultant specialising in the design and delivery of scalable systems that improve operational efficiency and customer experience.

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