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Practical consultancy for care providers and SMEs — structured around what works for you.

Let’s work out a deal that works for you

Most consultants hand you a price list. I’d rather start with a conversation. Depending on what you need, how your organisation works, and where you are right now, there are several ways we can structure an engagement — and I’m open to creative arrangements that make sense for both sides.

Fixed Fee

A clearly scoped project with a set price and defined deliverables. You know exactly what you’re paying before we start, and I’m accountable to delivering what we agreed. Good for one-off pieces of work with a clear outcome.

Monthly Retainer

Ongoing strategic support on a regular basis — typically one or two days per month. Predictable cost, priority access, and continuity of knowledge built over time. Well suited to organisations going through sustained change who need a consistent, experienced voice in the room.

Deferred Fee

If budget is tight right now but the work needs doing, we can agree to defer part or all of my fee until you’ve had time to see the benefits — or until a funding decision lands. This is how I work with organisations where the timing is right but the cash flow isn’t.

Profit & Gain Share

For the right projects, I’ll tie my fee to measurable outcomes. If the work saves you time, reduces costs, or grows your revenue, we share in that success. This aligns my incentives directly with yours — I only do well when you do.

Milestone-Based

Payments tied to delivery stages rather than time or a lump sum upfront. Keeps both of us accountable to making progress — and means you’re not paying for work that hasn’t happened yet. A good middle ground between fixed fee and retainer.

Day Rate

For shorter engagements, advisory work, or situations where the scope is hard to define upfront. Transparent, flexible, and easy to scale. You use what you need, and there’s no long commitment on either side.

Not sure which model fits? Start a conversation and we’ll figure it out together.

What I can help with

These are the areas I work in. Fees shown are typical starting points — the actual structure depends on the engagement model we agree.

Digital Transformation & Change Management

Typically from £1,500

Whether you’re moving from paper to digital, replacing legacy systems, or meeting sector-specific digital requirements, I’ll help you plan the transformation and — critically — make it stick. Technology is only half the challenge; getting people to adopt new ways of working is the other half.

What’s included

  • Current state assessment: workflows, systems, and digital maturity
  • Digital strategy aligned to the digital agenda for your sector
  • Technology selection and vendor evaluation
  • Change management planning — communication, training, and adoption
  • Implementation support and progress tracking
  • Written report with prioritised recommendations and realistic timelines

Who it’s for

Care providers and SMEs who need to modernise their operations but want to do it in a way that’s planned, proportionate, and actually works. Particularly valuable for organisations where previous technology projects haven’t delivered.

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Fractional Digital & Operations Officer

Typically from £2,000/month

Senior operational and strategic support on a part-time, ongoing basis. You get the expertise of an operations director and digital lead without the full-time salary.

What’s included

Who it’s for

Growing organisations that need experienced operational leadership but aren’t ready for a full-time hire. Ideal for businesses going through significant change — new systems, scaling up, regulatory shifts, or digital transformation.

Discuss your needs

GDPR, Cyber Security & Compliance

Typically from £2,000

Tailored GDPR compliance frameworks, cyber security policies, and governance systems designed for your specific context — not generic templates downloaded from the internet.

What’s included

  • GDPR compliance gap analysis and remediation plan
  • Data protection policies and privacy documentation
  • Cyber security policy frameworks and risk assessments
  • Staff-friendly implementation guides
  • Audit-ready documentation systems
  • Review and update schedules

Who it’s for

Regulated businesses — particularly care providers — who need compliant, practical documentation that staff actually use. Also relevant for any organisation that needs to strengthen its data protection and cyber security posture.

Discuss your needs

DSPT Standards Met Programme

£1,950 + VAT

The Data Security and Protection Toolkit is an annual NHS self-assessment that every CQC-registered adult social care provider must complete by 30 June. Reaching “Standards Met” — not just “Approaching Standards” — is increasingly required for NHS contracts, scrutinised during CQC inspections, and a condition of many data sharing agreements.

What’s included

Who it’s for

Adult social care providers — care homes, domiciliary care, and supported living services — who need to achieve or maintain Standards Met. Particularly valuable for providers who have previously sat at Approaching Standards, are new to the DSPT, or have a contract renewal or CQC inspection on the horizon.

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Workshops & Training

Typically from £500/session

Practical, jargon-free workshops that give your team the understanding and confidence to embrace digital tools and new ways of working.

Topics include

  • Digital transformation: where to start and what to avoid
  • GDPR compliance and data protection essentials
  • Cyber security awareness and best practice
  • Making technology adoption stick: change management in practice
  • AI fundamentals for non-technical teams
  • Bespoke sessions tailored to your organisation’s specific challenges

Who it’s for

Leadership teams, managers, and frontline staff who need to understand what’s changing and why — delivered in a way that’s accessible and practical, not academic.

Discuss your needs

Something Else?

These services cover the most common requests, but every organisation is different. If you have a specific operational challenge — whether it’s a system migration, a restructure, a CQC preparation, or something else entirely — get in touch and we’ll work out the right approach together.

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Phil Tinsley Consulting · Director, Step Forward Support · me@philtinsley.com · 07771 934642 · linkedin.com/in/philtinsley