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Developing learning health systems in the UK: Priorities for action
A research report demystifying learning health systems and setting out important areas where action can lead to tangible progress.
Quality improvement Improving quality in health care is about making it safe, effective, patient-centred, timely, efficient and equitable
We think of quality improvement as a systematic approach that uses specific techniques to improve quality in health and health care.
Our recent work and content on this topic is listed below.
Embracing the discomfort of the unknown: what we’re learning from our Tech for Better Care programme
Our Tech for Better Care programme manager Jenna Collins reflects on the mindset shift required to help teams innovate effectively, and announces plans for phase 2.
Rapid evaluation in health care 2024
This conference will bring together representatives from the rapid evaluation community to explore the theme: Evidence-based decisions when budgets are tight: rapid evaluation and knowledge mobilisati...
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Learning health systems: how to get started
This graphic explains how to get started with a learning health system.
Learning and improving across systems
Matthew Taylor and Penny Pereira highlight a new partnership between NHS Confederation, the Health Foundation and the Q community to support health and care systems across the UK.
Exploring public attitudes towards the use of digital health technologies and data
Understanding how the public feels about digital health technologies and data use is crucial to their successful rollout to improve health care quality and efficiency.
Briefing: Improvement as mainstream business
Improvement approaches have a critical role to play shaping the future of health care and tackling the challenges it faces, so what will it take to bring them into the mainstream? This briefing provi...
The crucial target that most NHS staff don’t know about
Achieving net zero emissions while delivering quality healthcare requires integrating environmental sustainability with core care priorities, engaging staff, and reshaping policies, write Luke McGeoch...
Ten teams to be part of new innovation programme exploring how technology can enable care at home and in the community
The Health Foundation has selected 10 teams to be part of its exciting new £2 million innovation programme that will explore how technology can enable new approaches to care at home and in the communi...
Webinar: What will it take to bring improvement from the margins into the mainstream?
This webinar brought together different perspectives to explore ways that NHS Impact can be implemented effectively.
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Parallel, divergent or drifting? Regulating healthcare products in a post-Brexit UK
British policy making after Brexit.
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