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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Macmillan Q Lab is now open for applications. Dedicated time and space; £75,00 for teams to innovate on bringing cancer care closer to home. Apply for the Macmillan Q Lab: www.macmillan.org.uk/about-us/what-…

Macmillan Q Lab is now open for applications
Help shape solutions that could improve life for millions of people living with cancer around the UK.

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

If you're working in improvement and are new to relational services, we've brought together a collection of resources to help you get started. Explore the collection: q.thenhsalliance.org/resources/rela…

New to relational services
Explore our resource collection

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

When does psychological safety stop being a performance enabler and start becoming an inhibitor? Join Julia Wood, Jon Rouse and the Joy in Work Curiosity Collective next Thursday, 16 July at 12 noon to explore this fascinating topic.

Graphic states: Joy in Work Curiosity Collective: When psychological safety goes bad; 12.00 - 12.45 Thursday 16 July 2026
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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

What happens when we apply the methods and approaches that we use to improve patient care, to workforce processes and systems? Can we better understand issues that affect our staff, and then develop and test interventions to improve their wellbeing?

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

In a new opinion piece, Q's Managing Director, Penny Pereira, reflects on how we’re adapting so that we can best support you to drive improvement. She also shares some of the things coming up that you can look forward to. Find out more via the link in the comments.

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Joy in Work @joyinwork.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

The amazing Tom Geraghty is joining us - an event not to miss!!! Interested in psychological safety? The @theqcommunity.bsky.social Joy in Work Curiosity Collective has Tom Geraghty – co-founder of Psych Safety – joining us on the 18th June 12 – 12.45. Register here: tinyurl.com/3f53wtj7

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

It's now easier to join Q. Q is moving from an assessed application process to a simple open registration form. We're making this change after listening and learning from our members on how we can improve inclusion and impact in the community.

Improving Q. How we're changing our membership process

Open registration

We've replaced the assessed application with a simple registration form. Anyone with improvement, transformation or change experience and now join Q.

Revised reflective questions

We’ve kept two questions that previously sat at the heart of the application. They focus on who you are, and what areas you are interested in. We will use them to understand our member needs better.

A stronger welcome for new members

We’ve refreshed the information members recieve when they join, making it easier to understand what Q offers and how to get involved at a pace that feels right.

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

What helps improvement networks thrive? In a new opinion piece, Q's Community and Collaborative Change Manager, Tarnia Mason, shares what we learned about networks from our Supporting Q Connections (SQC) funding programme.

6 Lessons on nurturing improvement networks
What we’ve learned from our SQC funding programme

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Influencing isn’t about persuading others to agree – it’s about shaping ideas, shifting mindsets and creating the conditions to deepen collaboration. To find out more, join us on Wednesday 13 May, from 12.00 – 13.00, to work through some of our guided activities: bit.ly/4ulYNF0

Influencing for impact, Wednesday 13 May, 12.00 - 13.00

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

What we can learn from Scotland's approach to change? In our Leading Improvement in Health and Care podcast, we're talking to leaders from Scotland about their new approach to change, and how we can use its principles for change projects at all levels in a way that is clear and supports people.

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

How can we maximise peoples’ physical and mental health through treatment for long term conditions? Join the next Perioperative Care-Prehabilitation group webinar to find out more. Book now: bit.ly/4t1lSve

The Perioperative Care-Prehabiliation group webinar, Tuesday 26 May, from 13.00 – 14.00

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Are you ready to boost your quality improvement capability? Join the team from NHS Elect on 7 May, as they share learning and resources from a new programme supporting quality improvement practitioners to work confidently across boundaries in health and care. Book now: bit.ly/4eACRB1

Collaborative QI Practitioner Programme launch - 7 May, 11.00 - 13.00

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

How can we look differently at NHS reform? In a new opinion piece, Q members Catherine Harrison and Bryan Jones explain how redressing the balance between transactional systems and relational care could support NHS reform. Read Catherine and Bryan's opinion piece: bit.ly/3QILHCT

"The tension is clear and long standing. Transactional systems deliver scale and consistency. Relational work delivers trust and better long‑term results."

Catherine Harrison and Bryan Jones
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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

How can we improve patient’s experience and outcomes while reducing pressure on cancer teams? To find out, join Macmillan Cancer Support on 31 March 2026, 13.00 – 14.00 for a collaborative session with Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) exploring the value of prehabilitation outside of surgical settings.

The Perioperative Care-Prehabilitation group webinar: 31 March 2026, 13.00 - 14.00

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QIClinic @qiclinic.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

If you’re attending the BMJ & IHI Forum in Oslo, don’t miss this! Drawing on our experiences of improvement work in Wales in partnership with @theqcommunity.bsky.social Heather explores how day-to-day activities of teams come together to form a practical, functioning QMS #QualityImprovement #QISky

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Picker and their partners have published the findings of their independent evaluation of Q. With learning and improving at the heart of everything we do, we have been actively considering how we adapt so that we maximise our impact going forward.

How we're responding to the independent evaluation of Q.

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

How do we deepen our understanding of children in a mental health crisis? Q members Aarthi Ravishankar and Rosanna Hardwick from @socialfinance.bsky.social reflect on how impactful early intervention and data sharing can significantly improve outcomes for children during a mental health crisis.

If we are to have a care model with the child or young person at the centre, all practitioners involved need to be able to see the same data.

Rosanna Hardwick and Aarthi Ravishankar
Social Finance

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

How do you spot real impact when numbers mask the places where you really need to make progress? Or when power, privilege, and bias shape the systems of measurement? Sarindi Aryasinghe reflects on how we can do our bit to turn commitments to equity into real, tangible, everyday improvement work.

If quality improvement methods raises overall performance while unjust gaps remain, we need to question whether our methods are designed to reduce them - Sarindi Aryasinghe, Head of Implementation at the NHS Race and Health Observatory.

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

What's your why? Join us on Thursday 5 March, 12.00 – 13.00 to dive into the Nine Whys: a Liberating Structure to clarify your work's purpose. Discover how to strengthen shared purpose, improve collaboration, and have better conversations at work. Secure your place: bit.ly/40fcLv0

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Today, Picker and their partners have published the findings of their independent evaluation of Q. Our Managing Director, Penny Pereira reflects on what we’ve learned from the evaluation and how we're adapting in response: bit.ly/3OBE6oJ

“This evaluation shows there’s much to celebrate, but also tells us more precisely where we have further to go. With learning and improvement at the heart of everything we do, we’re taking a range of actions in response.”
Penny Pereira,
Managing Director, Q

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Tough conversations at work holding you back? You’re not alone. Join us on 24 Feb, 12.00 – 12.45, for our next Joy in Work event, exploring the Nonviolent Communications Framework with Clinton Pascoe. Everyone is welcome – secure your place now: bit.ly/40aE7m6

Join us for our next Joy in Work Curiosity Collective session: Nonviolent Communications Framework, 24 February 2026, 12.00 - 12.45

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Innovation thrives when we create space for it. Join us to learn how to make room for new ways of working and unlock the full benefits of innovation. Secure your place today: bit.ly/3NXgTgD

Join us on 17 March 2026 for our: Making room for innovation: a practical model for de-implementing previous ways of working event - Book now!

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

During #RaceEqualityWeek, we revisit this episode of our Leading Improvement in Health and Care podcast with Black Maternity Matters, a groundbreaking collaboration to improve inequalities in maternity services. Listen now 🎧️

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Maternity – with Sonah Paton, Noshin Menzies and Ann Remmers

Black Maternity Matters is a ground-breaking collaboration tackling the inequitable maternity outcomes faced by black mothers and their babies.

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

The next episode of our Leading Improvement in Health and Care podcast is now live! 🎧️ Exploring the role of improvement methodologies in public and population health is the topic our guests are discussing in the sixth episode of season two of our Leading Improvement in Health and Care podcast.

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

In his opinion piece, Q member Mani Dhesi explains how radically redesigning patient care pathways for community settings can both improve the patient experience and free up valuable clinical time in secondary care.

What’s needed is a high-quality alternative that is a supportive and rapid next step for primary care clinicians. Once they have exhausted their specialty knowledge, they need an option that avoids defaulting to referring to secondary care unnecessarily.

Mani Dhesi
Transformation Director, SDSmyhealthcare

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de-frazzle @de-frazzle.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

This is going to be a brilliant session! Alex Davis is going to talk us through how understanding the 'Drama Triage' can help improve joy in work. Definitely not one to miss! 📅 27th January 🕛12 - 12.45 Register 👉 tinyurl.com/5d48585b @matthewmezey.bsky.social @theqcommunity.bsky.social

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Joy in Work Curiosity Collective: Understanding the 'Drama Triangle'…

Join the Joy in Work Curiosity Collective on 1 December 2025 to plan for a great 2026. Register now!

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

There's still time to join our next Liberating Structure meetup - focused on planning our 2026 events. Sign up: q.nhsconfed.org/get-involved...

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Season’s greetings from the Q team! ⛄ We’re taking a short break and will return on 5 January. Our socials won’t be actively monitored during this time, but our insights and resources are always available for you on our website: q.nhsconfed.org

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Q member @jennymorton.bsky.social tells us about working with service users to improve local mental health services. This project was shortlisted for @rcpsych.bsky.social's Seni Lewis award. q.nhsconfed.org/resources/energisin…

Hearing the views of service users themselves has been the most helpful factor in improving our referral rate, and has informed the way that we approach and work with our Experts by Experience group.

Jenny Morton

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Learn more about building and supporting networks. Join our next Network Weaving Tools Users group meet up in January to explore issues of trust within networks. Book your place: q.nhsconfed.org/get-involved/events…

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Exploring the role of improvement methodologies in redesigning frailty services for older people is the topic of discussion in the latest episode of the Leading Improvement in Health and Care podcast 🎧 www.nhsconfed.org/podcast/Redesigni…

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

We're sad to hear of Tim's passing and our thoughts are with his family and friends. Resharing for our members who may have known Tim.

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Interested in Liberating Structures? Join us on Thursday 8 January to plan some of our 2026 Liberating Structures meet ups. Meetups are an informal space to explore one of the 33 Liberating Structures. Book: q.nhsconfed.org/get-involved/events…

Liberating Structures meet up: planning the first half of 2026
12.00 - 13.00
Thursday 8 January 2028

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Do you deal with genetic information in your role in health and care? By completing this short survey, you'll help shape how genomics integrates into practices and community care 👇

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Q member Karla Rimaitis considers the shift to neighbourhood health in light of her experiences with improvement and innovation in primary care. Find out more: q.nhsconfed.org/evidence-and-insigh…

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Successful change depends on the ability to adopt, implement, spread and scale what works. Explore eight key principles for adopting and spreading innovation 👇 q.nhsconfed.org/evidence-and-insigh…

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

QI professionals, please can you help? 💡 Q members Nicola Bateman and Sharon Williams are running a research project on visual tools in QI. Please complete their survey and share with colleagues that might be interested Survey link: ulsb.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5C2J…

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Thiscovery @thiscovery.org · 04/12/2025

⏱️ 100 seconds of Thiscovery's impact 💥 Spotlighting a vital and timely project, Sam Minter describes our work with Q insight and @theqcommunity.bsky.social to understand how we can effectively engage staff during major health and care changes. Visit the full client story 👉 bit.ly/3K4wj12

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Q’s Liberating Structures group meets each month to explore and practice a Liberating Structure. On Thursday 4 December we're focusing on TRIZ, which invites you to let go of what limits your success. Book: q.nhsconfed.org/get-involved/events…

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 02/12/2025

Join us in London on 24 February for the Care Closer to Home Conference 2026 — a must-attend event for health leaders, delivered with Optum and Accurx. Network, share insights, and hear from leading voices as we explore practical solutions to deliver care closer to home. Book now: buff.ly/owkNstr

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

2 WEEKS TO GO: Contribute your insights, ideas and expertise to inform the work of the #NHSProductivityCommission and shape policy and practice to ensure better care for people. The Commission's Call for Evidence runs until Friday 12 December. Find out more ⬇️ bit.ly/4oHG9UY

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The Health Foundation NHS Productivity Commission
Call for evidence
Share your views on how productivity in the NHS can be improved over the next decade
Deadline: Friday 12 December

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Joy in Work @joyinwork.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Do you have a 45 spare on Monday lunchtime (1st December)? Yes? Why not join us for this @theqcommunity.bsky.social free event, where we will use this time to reflect on the past 12 months and plan for the next. tinyurl.com/4h372hjm @matthewmezey.bsky.social

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Joy in Work Curiosity Collective: preparing for a great 2026

Join the Joy in Work Curiosity Collective on 1 December 2025 to plan for a great 2026. Register now!

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Joy in Work @joyinwork.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

There is still time to register! I'm really looking forward to planning my 2026! @alexldavis.bsky.social @matthewmezey.bsky.social @theqcommunity.bsky.social

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Share your insights on opportunities and challenges for improving productivity 👇

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THIS Institute (The Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute) @thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk · 21/10/2025

Designing and planning national programmes and large-scale change in health and healthcare is challenging but essential. Join @marydixonwoods.bsky.social and others to explore practical insights and fresh thinking on how we can do it better. Register now: ths.im/4nGd5wJ #THISspace2025

THIS Space 2025 How can we do better at large-scale programmes in health and healthcare? 25 November 14:05-14:55 Online conference

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Can you improve joy in work in 15 seconds? Time is a challenge where demand exceeds resources, but a little more at the start of a process can save someone lots further on. Join us to find out more: q.nhsconfed.org/get-involved/events…

15s30m active learning session
12.00 - 13.00
Thursday 13 November 2025

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Group spotlight 🔦 The Network Weaving Tools Users Group is a space for people interested in learning about network weaving and developing their skills. It aims to create a safe space dedicated to practicing resources that support effective networks.

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

We've got lots coming up at Q in November! All of our events are aimed at supporting you to enhance your improvement practice, widen your network and be inspired. Find out more and register to join us: q.health.org.uk/get-involved/events

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The Q community @theqcommunity.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

A team in Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire are working to address health inequalities to reduce missed appointments. Data showed ‘Did Not Attend’ rates for cardiology patients were 36% higher for black and Asian patients and 48% higher for those living in the most deprived areas.

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