Governance, Risk and Compliance
Having worked with the Health, Support and Care industry since 2006, we understand the specific challenges care providers face.
Our Care Management Systems are designed with first-hand care industry expertise to help you get the most out of the care software.
We continue to work with you during the important implementation phase and provide ongoing support so you can enjoy the benefits for your organisation, giving you the freedom to focus on what is important; delivering better quality care.
Our Team - Access Health, Support and Care Accreditation and Certifications
Mark Johnson
Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance
Mark joined Access in 2019 as part of an acquisition from the Social Care sector. He has more than 20 years’ experience of working in high tech organisations, the majority of which has been spent working with and understanding the Compliance and Conformance needs of both Local Government Authority and Health Authority organisations.
A seasoned Quality and Compliance professional, Mark has a wide and diverse skill set, and he leads our team of Clinical Safety & Safeguarding, Quality and Risk experts to ensure that we continue operate in a compliant and conforming manner.
Mark has chosen to work with Access as he strongly identifies with our vision of enabling better care journeys and outcomes for patients through improving technologies.
Key expertise includes:
- A proven leader at a Senior level
- A certified GDPR Practitioner and Privacy Professional CIPP
- Qualified Medical Device and Safety background
- Experienced +20 years in ISO standards management (inc. Quality/InfoSec/Continuity)
Julie Tyas
Social Care Safety Officer
A registered Social Worker of over 23 years, who embarked on an exciting journey into the world of IT software some 7 or so years ago. With a background in social work and a commitment to leveraging technology for positive change, Julie is here to bridge the gap between social work values and practice and cutting-edge software solutions.
Julie is dedicated to supporting the design and implementation of quality innovative software solutions that empower social care professionals, agencies, and organizations to deliver more efficient and compassionate services.
Immersed in the full Product and Engineering process, Julie supports our software solutions to be developed and implemented with full compliance to all necessary practice and legislative requirements whilst managing and mitigating risks to citizens that may arise from the solutions.
Key expertise includes:
- Commitment to ensure the wellbeing of people, families and communities is central to software development
- Social work knowledge and experience
- Creating and maintaining safety cases
- Providing practice safety assessment to live issues raised by customers
Thomas Richards
Clinical Safety Officer
Thomas is a Clinical Safety Officer at The Access Group with a strong foundation in healthcare as a qualified pharmacist. He also gained technical acumen in hands-on product roles that have nurtured a holistic view of the healthcare software landscape.
Combining both these skillsets he is able to bridge the gap between patient care, technology, and product development. His mission is to drive excellence in clinical safety within healthcare software, making a positive impact on patient lives.
Key experiences include:
- Clinical safety management.
- Pharmaceutical knowledge and insights.
- Collaborative approach to align software development with clinical best practices.
- A track record of successful regulatory compliance.
- A passion for innovation and improving patient care.
Victoria Mudd
Clinical Director
Victoria has a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve organisational goals.
- Commitment to ensuring healthcare systems are safe to use across healthcare settings
- Collaboration across Product and Engineering and Sales to ensure systems are developed and sold and are fit for purpose
- Diverse Healthcare experience
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Provide help and guidance to support teams to ensure live issues are assessed and resolved safely
Lucie Widdowson
Governance and Compliance Manager
- Expert in navigating the intricate web of UK healthcare regulations, including DSPT, QSF compliance, GDPR, and ISO standards.
- Leading implementation of robust business continuity, environmental, service and quality management systems
- Successfully led organisations through rigorous audits, resulting in outstanding compliance ratings
- Ensured adherence to stringent quality standards, contributing decrease in incidents and enhanced patient well-being.
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Lucie is a Lead Auditor and Lead Implementor and is a Chartered Quality Professional (MCQI).
Gurjit More
Compliance Document Manager
As a Compliance Document Manager in the Health, Support and Care division (HSC), Gurjit aims to be a champion for best practices, advocating for the rights and interests of vulnerable individuals while supporting organisational excellence. She believes that effective compliance document management in HSC goes beyond regulatory compliance; it is about nurturing a culture of continuous improvement and promoting mature and accountable processes.
Following on from studying Social Care at the University of Derby, Gurjit has worked closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement robust document management techniques that prioritise the rights and welfare of service users.
Key Expertise includes:
- Proficient in interpreting and implementing regulatory requirements specific to the social care sector
- Ensuring organisational adherence to relevant legislation and standards.
- Is skilled in developing and implementing systems to streamline processes, enhance transparency, and facilitate efficient retrieval of critical information during audits and inspections.
- Gurjit is a qualified Internal auditor, with particular experience in information security and privacy information management systems and is an IOSH Health and Safety professional.
Fiona Linton
Risk and Resilience Manager
Fiona is an accomplished Information Security Manager with over 15 years of experience in both policing and corporate organisations. She is passionate about delivering ISO27001 (Information Security) and ISO22301 (Business Continuity) standards, from initial certification to ongoing compliance.
Fiona is a strong leader who thrives in dynamic environments, providing guidance and support in Health, Support, and Care sectors, particularly in Risk Management and Business Continuity.
Fiona is dedicated to delivering the business vision and enabling customer requirements to embrace new technology, innovation, transformation, and operational feasibility, all while adhering to best practices in Information Security and Business Continuity.
Key Expertise:
- Successfully implemented multiple frameworks, including NIST Risk Management Framework, ISO27001, and Cyber Essentials.
- 15 years of experience in Information Security management.
- Embedded risk management as a function, capability, and culture across organisations.
- Designed and implemented Business Continuity and resilience programs, including strategy, policy, framework, BIA, and response and recovery.
Software for every part of care management
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