Recently, the media was with concerning reports regarding the misconduct of license holders in the UK health sector known as COS. Instances of excessive charges, such as individuals in Africa being billed £10,000 to work as healthcare assistants in the UK, have come to light.
In response to these issues, the UK government has undertaken a review of license issuance, aiming to implement changes to prevent exploitation of the system. Amidst these challenges, some care providers are striving for excellence, professionalism, and quality service within the care system. Dravens Healthcare stands out as a commendable example, emphasizing compliance as a fundamental aspect of their operations.
CEO Maureen Mandipaza, a Zimbabwean national based in the UK, is steering Dravens Healthcare towards exemplary standards. In a recent LinkedIn post, Maureen expressed, “Dravens Healthcare is delighted to announce the successful completion of its Internal Home Office Mock Audit inspection. This accomplishment ensures full compliance with all legislative requirements, from recruitment to contracts. Compliance is a core value at our company, and we take pride in upholding it in all aspects of our operations. As a licensed sponsor in the United Kingdom, we remain dedicated to maintaining our compliance standards. Please note that while we are actively licensed, we are not currently recruiting from abroad.”
Adhering to the laws of the land, especially in the protected health sector, is crucial. Dravens Healthcare serves as a role model, making significant contributions to the UK healthcare system.
The company, which has been recruiting from Africa and India following Home Office COS license procedures, is experiencing exponential growth and is expanding into other countries as a franchise. This success story is attributed to the astute leadership of Maureen Mandipaza. Elevation Media is closely monitoring Dravens Healthcare’s journey to success.
Maureen has recently received a nomination for the Leader of the Future Award for Home Care Providers, an exclusive event scheduled to take place in London next month, aimed at celebrating women in healthcare. In a LinkedIn post, Maureen expressed gratitude for the opportunity to compete alongside industry leaders. Reflecting on her journey, she shared her humble beginnings as a foreigner without capital, starting her home care service eight years ago from her kitchen table. Today, she takes pride in having employed hundreds of staff and facilitating growth opportunities for many individuals in her role as a service lead.
Being nominated for the Leader of the Future Award for Home Care Providers is a significant honour for Maureen. Her story is one of relentless pursuit of excellence in caregiving and making a positive impact on individuals, be it her staff or clients. She attributes her ability to achieve this to her faith, resilience, and the network she has cultivated over the past two decades in the United Kingdom. Surrounded by inspiring women of faith and ambition, Maureen finds daily motivation to strive for greatness.
Expressing full gratitude for the recognition, Maureen looks forward to continuing her journey of promoting excellence in home care. She encourages others to explore the shortlist to discover other remarkable individuals.
As part of its expansion, Dravens Healthcare is set to launch Dravcast, a platform aimed at supporting COS candidates and healthcare providers in the UK. Maureen Mandipaza, speaking to Elevation News, stated, “We are pleased to announce the upcoming launch of the Dravcast Podcast, where we will discuss various healthcare-related topics, including staffing, recruitment, sponsorships, the duty of care, quality care, and tips on becoming a successful healthcare worker.”
With over twenty years of service and experience in healthcare, Maureen aims to share valuable insights, particularly for individuals from different countries joining the UK healthcare sector. Recognizing the challenges of culture shock, Maureen is committed to providing tips on compliance and achieving success as a healthcare provider.
For further updates, you can follow Dravcast on TikTok at www.tiktok.com/@dravcast and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@DRAVCAST.
