About VS Social Care Consultants
With over 30 years of experience in the health and social care sector, we are a consultancy committed to helping care providers deliver the highest quality care while maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulations.
At VS Social Care Consultants, we combine a deep understanding of the challenges faced by care homes, hospitals, and social care providers with practical solutions that drive real improvement. Our team of experts offers a tailored approach to support care providers at every stage—from setting up new services to optimising operations and addressing complex challenges in care delivery.
Our Expertise
We bring a wealth of knowledge in:
- CQC compliance and inspection preparation
- Workforce development and training
- Quality assurance and care standards
- Regulatory guidance and policy development
- Complaints and reputation management
- List ItemCare home operations and management
- Safeguarding and risk management
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: to empower care providers to deliver safe, compassionate, and person-centred care. We work alongside care providers to improve practices, support compliance, and ultimately enhance the well-being of those who rely on care services.
Why Choose Us?
Experienced Team: With decades of experience in the sector, we understand the challenges and demands of running a care service.
Tailored Solutions: We take a bespoke approach to meet the unique needs of each client, offering practical advice and hands-on support.
Results-Driven: Our focus is always on delivering measurable improvements—whether it’s compliance, care quality, or staff morale.
Meet Shelley
Shelley is a highly experienced and engaging leader with over 35 years in the Health and Social Care sector. Her deep, practical understanding spans both frontline care and strategic leadership, shaped by a career-long commitment to ensuring that individuals receive safe, compassionate, and personalised support. She is passionate about empowering people to achieve their goals and lead fulfilling lives.
With a strong focus on coaching and motivating teams, Shelley has a proven track record of driving high-quality, values-led care. Her leadership style is rooted in innovation and improvement, supporting services to move beyond compliance and embrace a culture of transparency, continuous learning, and outcome-focused practice.
Shelley’s consultancy work draws on a rich and diverse skill set. She is a qualified mental health nurse and brings regulatory insight from her four years as a CQC Inspector. Her in-depth knowledge of current CQC Quality Statements, inspections, and registration processes allows her to offer tailored guidance to providers navigating today’s regulatory landscape.
Specialising in the development and implementation of creative quality and governance strategies, Shelley supports organisations to achieve clear oversight across both service-level and wider operational systems. Her work helps services identify strengths, address areas for development, and build confidence across teams.
Practical, compassionate, and solution-focused, Shelley works collaboratively with providers to build capacity and deliver measurable improvements in care. Her approach is grounded in the real-world challenges services face—driven by the belief that everyone deserves dignified, tailored, and life-enhancing support.
Meet Vicky
Vicky Morris brings over 27 years of dedicated experience across the adult social care sector, having served in local authorities, charitable organisations, private providers and, most notably, as an Inspector with the Care Quality Commission. As a recognised senior leader, she adopts a strategic, outcomes-driven approach to both quality improvement and safeguarding, ensuring that every service she supports delivers the highest standard of person-centred care.
Throughout her career, Vicky has designed and implemented robust quality-assurance and governance frameworks, leading targeted improvement initiatives that translate regulatory requirements into practical, sustainable practice. Her expertise in safeguarding is equally comprehensive: she has chaired multi-agency strategy meetings, managed complex case investigations, and developed streamlined processes that protect vulnerable adults while upholding their dignity and rights.
In addition to her consultancy work, Vicky serves as a Safeguarding Trustee for a leading domestic abuse charity, where she applies her deep knowledge of social care legislation and best-practice guidance to strengthen organisational safeguards. Her blend of frontline insight, inspection rigor and collaborative leadership makes her a trusted partner for any provider seeking to elevate care standards and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
At VS Social Care Consultants we are proud of our reputation as trusted partners to care homes, local authorities, and social care organisations. Our goal is to help you navigate the complexities of social care, ensuring that the people you care for receive the best possible service.