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Projects we’re working on

Explore large-scale research projects studying interventions and techniques aimed at improving quality and safety in healthcare. Projects are run in collaboration with NHS patients, staff, academics and the public.

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The Patient Safety Specialist role: a formative evaluation

The role of Patient Safety Specialist was introduced by the NHS in England in 2019, as part of wider plans designed to help improve…

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24 October 2022
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What good looks like in small-scale surgical improvement efforts – developing a quality framework

Surgery makes up a significant, and growing, part of healthcare. However, variations and challenges in the quality of surgical care persist, including preventable mortality…

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02 September 2022
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Avoiding Brain Injury in Childbirth (ABC) collaboration

The Avoiding Brain Injury in Childbirth (ABC) programme aims to support maternity services to improve clinical practice of two significant contributors to avoidable brain…
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27 September 2021
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Identifying operational failures in general practice

Whether it’s searching for a missing piece of equipment or tracking down a colleague, even short disruptions during the workday can add up to…

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15 November 2018
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