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Claire joined Advanced in 2011 with 40 years’ experience in health & care. Claire was appointed Clinical Safety Officer for our Care products in 2019.

Could your CQC rating be better?

Claire Sherwood, Clinical Manager at Advanced, explains how health and care organisations can improve their CQC rating.

by Claire Sherwood, Clinical Safety Officer

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