Clinical Governance Consultancy for Universities

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Ensuring high standards of clinical governance within university wellbeing and mental health services is essential for safeguarding students, supporting staff, and meeting regulatory expectations. At The Well-Minded Practice, we provide expert consultancy to help universities strengthen their policies, procedures, and professional standards—aligning with sector best practices and University Mental Health Charter principles.

With extensive experience in mental health, clinical governance, and student wellbeing, we offer tailored support in:

• Governance & Compliance – Ensuring policies align with sector standards, including Professional Standards Authority (PSA) expectations, NHS frameworks, and duty of care obligations.
• Risk & Safeguarding Management – Strengthening procedures for managing student mental health concerns, crisis intervention, and ethical dilemmas.
• Supervision & Reflective Practice – Developing structures to support university mental health professionals and wellbeing teams in maintaining best practice.
• Complaints & Ethical Challenges – Helping universities navigate complex ethical concerns, formal complaints, and duty of candour responsibilities.
• Staff Training & Policy Development – Providing expert guidance on best practice frameworks, staff responsibilities, and effective escalation procedures.
• Confidentiality & Information Governance – Ensuring compliance with GDPR, data protection, and ethical considerations in student support services.

We work with:

• University Counselling & Wellbeing Teams
• Student Support & Disability Services
• Academic & Pastoral Staff
• Governance & Policy Leaders

Whether your university needs a full clinical governance audit, policy development, or training for staff, we can help you ensure your mental health and wellbeing provision is robust, ethical, and effective.