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.

In progress

Evaluation of the Care Quality Commission’s maternity inspection programme

There have been several reviews and inquiries in recent years which have raised concerns about the safety of maternity care in some organisations in…

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03 July 2023

In progress

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

In progress

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

In progress

How physical illness is diagnosed for people with a mental health condition

People with a mental health condition often suffer from poor physical health, for a variety of reasons. The way physical illness is identified and…

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07 February 2023

Complete

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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