We are a unique organisation with a unique way of working, thanks to the principles that underpin the way we think and act.
We are a catalyst
The UK’s health services employ 1.4 million people and have an annual budget of £110 billion. The only way our small organisation can make an impact is by acting as a continual catalyst for others. Through our programmes of work, we hope to:
- inspire improvement
- drive change
- build advocates for our approach throughout every level of the healthcare system.
We are grounded in evidence
Healthcare is a very demanding sector, where every practitioner performs to the limit of his or her capacity. The people we work with don’t have time to speculate about the benefits of change, so we ensure that every call for action is:
- grounded in evidence
- carries a sufficient weight of learning.
We are positive
We believe that the best way to give practitioners the confidence that improvement is possible is by celebrating success and encouraging an optimistic approach to change. At the same time, we never shy away from highlighting problems with current practice, because only then will we find the solutions.
We are independent
Independence gives us the freedom to innovate, to lead, and to apply all our resources to the sole aim of improving healthcare. We are funded by a charitable endowment and spend around £20m a year to help the NHS provide the best possible care for patients.
