THIS Institute (The Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute)
@thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk
We are The Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute. We're strengthening the evidence base for healthcare improvement.
Based at the University of Cambridge and made possible by the Health Foundation.
thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk
Based at the University of Cambridge and made possible by the Health Foundation.
thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk
We are heartbroken by the sudden passing of Tim Draycott who was a pioneer in maternity safety. We have worked closely with Tim since the start of THIS Institute.
The news is a tremendous loss to patient care, but his legacy will live on through the countless families whose lives he improved.
The news is a tremendous loss to patient care, but his legacy will live on through the countless families whose lives he improved.
November 27, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We are heartbroken by the sudden passing of Tim Draycott who was a pioneer in maternity safety. We have worked closely with Tim since the start of THIS Institute.
The news is a tremendous loss to patient care, but his legacy will live on through the countless families whose lives he improved.
The news is a tremendous loss to patient care, but his legacy will live on through the countless families whose lives he improved.
A huge thanks to everyone who joined us for THIS Space 2025. We hope the day sparked ideas and connections that stick with you.
All sessions were recorded and will be available soon on our YouTube channel. Stay tuned!
All sessions were recorded and will be available soon on our YouTube channel. Stay tuned!
November 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
A huge thanks to everyone who joined us for THIS Space 2025. We hope the day sparked ideas and connections that stick with you.
All sessions were recorded and will be available soon on our YouTube channel. Stay tuned!
All sessions were recorded and will be available soon on our YouTube channel. Stay tuned!
There’s no consistent system for keeping doctors up to date with new or changed guidelines, and no studies have looked at who’s responsible for making sure doctors stay up to date. Our study highlights the need for more #research.
Full paper: ths.im/47wye5T
THIS summary: ths.im/4pj12X5
Full paper: ths.im/47wye5T
THIS summary: ths.im/4pj12X5
November 25, 2025 at 10:06 AM
There’s no consistent system for keeping doctors up to date with new or changed guidelines, and no studies have looked at who’s responsible for making sure doctors stay up to date. Our study highlights the need for more #research.
Full paper: ths.im/47wye5T
THIS summary: ths.im/4pj12X5
Full paper: ths.im/47wye5T
THIS summary: ths.im/4pj12X5
AVT is a promising technology that might be a game-changer, but we need more than hype. We need evidence, insight and collaboration. That’s why we created AVID – a space to share learning, co-design and evaluate AVT in practice.
Join the community: ths.im/3Xs6OcQ @healthfoundation.bsky.social #AVID
Join the community: ths.im/3Xs6OcQ @healthfoundation.bsky.social #AVID
November 24, 2025 at 11:08 AM
AVT is a promising technology that might be a game-changer, but we need more than hype. We need evidence, insight and collaboration. That’s why we created AVID – a space to share learning, co-design and evaluate AVT in practice.
Join the community: ths.im/3Xs6OcQ @healthfoundation.bsky.social #AVID
Join the community: ths.im/3Xs6OcQ @healthfoundation.bsky.social #AVID
Clinical guidelines are always changing – in 2023, NICE released 48 new & 28 updated guidelines – but there’s no reliable system for keeping doctors updated, leading to gaps in knowledge & care. Our review underlines a need for more #research.
Full paper: ths.im/47wye5T
THIS summary: ths.im/4pj12X5
Full paper: ths.im/47wye5T
THIS summary: ths.im/4pj12X5
November 20, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Clinical guidelines are always changing – in 2023, NICE released 48 new & 28 updated guidelines – but there’s no reliable system for keeping doctors updated, leading to gaps in knowledge & care. Our review underlines a need for more #research.
Full paper: ths.im/47wye5T
THIS summary: ths.im/4pj12X5
Full paper: ths.im/47wye5T
THIS summary: ths.im/4pj12X5
Only a week to go until THIS Space 2025! Our online conference is free to attend and open to all who are interested in healthcare innovation & improvement.
Sign up before registration closes at 4pm on Monday 24 November: ths.im/4nGd5wJ
#MedSky #QIsky #THISspace2025
Sign up before registration closes at 4pm on Monday 24 November: ths.im/4nGd5wJ
#MedSky #QIsky #THISspace2025
November 18, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Only a week to go until THIS Space 2025! Our online conference is free to attend and open to all who are interested in healthcare innovation & improvement.
Sign up before registration closes at 4pm on Monday 24 November: ths.im/4nGd5wJ
#MedSky #QIsky #THISspace2025
Sign up before registration closes at 4pm on Monday 24 November: ths.im/4nGd5wJ
#MedSky #QIsky #THISspace2025
Ambient voice technology is making headlines in UK healthcare, but what needs to happen to ensure it works for patients and staff?
We’ve launched AVID – a new online community to help shape the future of ambient voice technology. Built for collaboration. Free to join: ths.im/3Xs6OcQ#AVID
We’ve launched AVID – a new online community to help shape the future of ambient voice technology. Built for collaboration. Free to join: ths.im/3Xs6OcQ#AVID
November 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Ambient voice technology is making headlines in UK healthcare, but what needs to happen to ensure it works for patients and staff?
We’ve launched AVID – a new online community to help shape the future of ambient voice technology. Built for collaboration. Free to join: ths.im/3Xs6OcQ#AVID
We’ve launched AVID – a new online community to help shape the future of ambient voice technology. Built for collaboration. Free to join: ths.im/3Xs6OcQ#AVID
Even with support systems in place, many NHS staff still feel unsafe or unheard when raising concerns about quality and safety. What will it take to change that?
Join Nnenna Osuji & @instagraham.bsky.social as they unpack the barriers & explore what real change looks like.
Register: ths.im/49nATBL
Join Nnenna Osuji & @instagraham.bsky.social as they unpack the barriers & explore what real change looks like.
Register: ths.im/49nATBL
November 14, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Even with support systems in place, many NHS staff still feel unsafe or unheard when raising concerns about quality and safety. What will it take to change that?
Join Nnenna Osuji & @instagraham.bsky.social as they unpack the barriers & explore what real change looks like.
Register: ths.im/49nATBL
Join Nnenna Osuji & @instagraham.bsky.social as they unpack the barriers & explore what real change looks like.
Register: ths.im/49nATBL
How do we prepare for a climate-resilient future and how can we deliver better care for our ageing population?
These are just two of the questions our #THISFellows will be exploring in their short talks at #THISSpace 2025. Meet our speakers & see the full programme 👇 ths.im/2025
These are just two of the questions our #THISFellows will be exploring in their short talks at #THISSpace 2025. Meet our speakers & see the full programme 👇 ths.im/2025
November 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
How do we prepare for a climate-resilient future and how can we deliver better care for our ageing population?
These are just two of the questions our #THISFellows will be exploring in their short talks at #THISSpace 2025. Meet our speakers & see the full programme 👇 ths.im/2025
These are just two of the questions our #THISFellows will be exploring in their short talks at #THISSpace 2025. Meet our speakers & see the full programme 👇 ths.im/2025
Timeliness matters, but treatment delays are common, complex & tough to tackle. Join @drcjohn.bsky.social @rosielindsay.bsky.social @janekohara.bsky.social as they explore why delays in treatment persist, and what can be done to address them. Register now: ths.im/4nGd5wJ
November 10, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Timeliness matters, but treatment delays are common, complex & tough to tackle. Join @drcjohn.bsky.social @rosielindsay.bsky.social @janekohara.bsky.social as they explore why delays in treatment persist, and what can be done to address them. Register now: ths.im/4nGd5wJ
THIS Fellow Mahmood Bhutta joins a panel at the @thekingsfund.bsky.social Annual Conference on how the health & care system should respond to the climate crisis to build a resilient, equitable, sustainable system.
Learn about Mahmood’s fellowship ths.im/47rcisX View programme ths.im/43FDX8i
Learn about Mahmood’s fellowship ths.im/47rcisX View programme ths.im/43FDX8i
November 6, 2025 at 10:06 AM
THIS Fellow Mahmood Bhutta joins a panel at the @thekingsfund.bsky.social Annual Conference on how the health & care system should respond to the climate crisis to build a resilient, equitable, sustainable system.
Learn about Mahmood’s fellowship ths.im/47rcisX View programme ths.im/43FDX8i
Learn about Mahmood’s fellowship ths.im/47rcisX View programme ths.im/43FDX8i
Even with support systems in place, many NHS staff still feel unsafe or unheard when raising concerns about quality and safety. Join Nnenna Osuji & Graham Martin as they unpack the barriers and explore what real change looks like. Register: ths.im/4nGd5wJ
November 3, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Even with support systems in place, many NHS staff still feel unsafe or unheard when raising concerns about quality and safety. Join Nnenna Osuji & Graham Martin as they unpack the barriers and explore what real change looks like. Register: ths.im/4nGd5wJ
Patient safety specialists take NHS experience and blend it with expertise in safety theory to help manage safety risks. We examined their efforts to put their expertise into practice and how they worked with existing professional groups.
Full paper: ths.im/47jOmI8
THIS summary: ths.im/47l8t8A
Full paper: ths.im/47jOmI8
THIS summary: ths.im/47l8t8A
October 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Patient safety specialists take NHS experience and blend it with expertise in safety theory to help manage safety risks. We examined their efforts to put their expertise into practice and how they worked with existing professional groups.
Full paper: ths.im/47jOmI8
THIS summary: ths.im/47l8t8A
Full paper: ths.im/47jOmI8
THIS summary: ths.im/47l8t8A
Check out this opportunity for an early career researcher to join our team and support an exciting programme of work on innovation and improvement in healthcare.
ths.im/47snrKd
ths.im/47snrKd
October 29, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Check out this opportunity for an early career researcher to join our team and support an exciting programme of work on innovation and improvement in healthcare.
ths.im/47snrKd
ths.im/47snrKd
Ambient voice technology (AVT) is gaining traction in healthcare, but evidence remains limited and guidance is urgently needed on how AI transcription impacts care quality and patient safety.
Join #THISspace2025 to explore the potential, risks, and policy implications of AVT. Register: ths.im/2025
Join #THISspace2025 to explore the potential, risks, and policy implications of AVT. Register: ths.im/2025
October 28, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Ambient voice technology (AVT) is gaining traction in healthcare, but evidence remains limited and guidance is urgently needed on how AI transcription impacts care quality and patient safety.
Join #THISspace2025 to explore the potential, risks, and policy implications of AVT. Register: ths.im/2025
Join #THISspace2025 to explore the potential, risks, and policy implications of AVT. Register: ths.im/2025
The patient safety specialist role was introduced in 2020, bringing new forms of expertise to improve safety in the NHS. We looked at the challenges specialists faced in trying to define their role and advance their status.
Full paper: ths.im/47jOmI8
THIS summary: ths.im/47l8t8A
Full paper: ths.im/47jOmI8
THIS summary: ths.im/47l8t8A
October 23, 2025 at 9:06 AM
The patient safety specialist role was introduced in 2020, bringing new forms of expertise to improve safety in the NHS. We looked at the challenges specialists faced in trying to define their role and advance their status.
Full paper: ths.im/47jOmI8
THIS summary: ths.im/47l8t8A
Full paper: ths.im/47jOmI8
THIS summary: ths.im/47l8t8A
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
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
October 21, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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
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
How effective is the Lean approach in healthcare improvement?
In our latest Element, Zoe Radnor (Aston University) and Sharon J. Williams (Swansea University) critically examine its foundations, evidence base, and the complexities of putting it into practice. ths.im/48j3PtX
In our latest Element, Zoe Radnor (Aston University) and Sharon J. Williams (Swansea University) critically examine its foundations, evidence base, and the complexities of putting it into practice. ths.im/48j3PtX
October 17, 2025 at 1:51 PM
How effective is the Lean approach in healthcare improvement?
In our latest Element, Zoe Radnor (Aston University) and Sharon J. Williams (Swansea University) critically examine its foundations, evidence base, and the complexities of putting it into practice. ths.im/48j3PtX
In our latest Element, Zoe Radnor (Aston University) and Sharon J. Williams (Swansea University) critically examine its foundations, evidence base, and the complexities of putting it into practice. ths.im/48j3PtX
Our director @marydixonwoods.bsky.social will be speaking at the annual RCSI Millin meeting on Friday 14 November. The title of Mary's talk is: An evidence-based approach to improving and innovating in surgery.
Check out the details and register via the link in the original post below 👇
Check out the details and register via the link in the original post below 👇
Registrations are open for the RCSI Millin Meeting 2025 on Friday, 14 November.
This year’s theme, 'Shaping Future Surgical Research and Training' will include discussions on surgical education, training pathways and the latest research.
Register here ➡️ www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...
This year’s theme, 'Shaping Future Surgical Research and Training' will include discussions on surgical education, training pathways and the latest research.
Register here ➡️ www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...
October 15, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Our director @marydixonwoods.bsky.social will be speaking at the annual RCSI Millin meeting on Friday 14 November. The title of Mary's talk is: An evidence-based approach to improving and innovating in surgery.
Check out the details and register via the link in the original post below 👇
Check out the details and register via the link in the original post below 👇
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We look forward to welcoming everyone to our #AIintheNHS event this afternoon.
There’s still time to join us online. Register now ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4pXfjK7
There’s still time to join us online. Register now ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4pXfjK7
October 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We look forward to welcoming everyone to our #AIintheNHS event this afternoon.
There’s still time to join us online. Register now ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4pXfjK7
There’s still time to join us online. Register now ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4pXfjK7
Reposted by THIS Institute (The Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute)
Really good podcast from @thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk on health #coproduction + engagement. Discussion gets properly (yes, even in 30 mins!) into nuances, complexities, hopes + pitfalls
www.thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk/podcast/co-p...
#MedSky #PPI #QISky #codesign
www.thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk/podcast/co-p...
#MedSky #PPI #QISky #codesign
Co-production and engagement with service users
www.thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk
October 9, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Really good podcast from @thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk on health #coproduction + engagement. Discussion gets properly (yes, even in 30 mins!) into nuances, complexities, hopes + pitfalls
www.thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk/podcast/co-p...
#MedSky #PPI #QISky #codesign
www.thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk/podcast/co-p...
#MedSky #PPI #QISky #codesign
Can the new 10-Year Health Plan deliver on its ambitious promises? This BMJ Commission Analysis article examines the Plan along with priorities, delivery, health inequalities & workforce morale & asks what needs to change for it to work? Read the article: ths.im/3VIc23l @marydixonwoods.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Can the new 10-Year Health Plan deliver on its ambitious promises? This BMJ Commission Analysis article examines the Plan along with priorities, delivery, health inequalities & workforce morale & asks what needs to change for it to work? Read the article: ths.im/3VIc23l @marydixonwoods.bsky.social
AI, data & digital tech have huge potential in healthcare, but the focus has been on the tech itself, not the people using it. Our research highlights NHS staff & patients: exploring how AI might save time, ease pressure & improve care.
🎞Our short animation explains:
🎞Our short animation explains:
AI, data & digital technology
Generating evidence to uncover what works, what doesn’t, and the chnages needed for AI, data and digital technologies to improve healthcare.
ths.im
October 8, 2025 at 9:06 AM
AI, data & digital tech have huge potential in healthcare, but the focus has been on the tech itself, not the people using it. Our research highlights NHS staff & patients: exploring how AI might save time, ease pressure & improve care.
🎞Our short animation explains:
🎞Our short animation explains:
Lean is popular in healthcare, but is it effective? Zoe Radnor (Aston University) and Sharon J. Williams (Swansea University) explore its origins, evidence base, and implementation challenges in our latest Element: ths.im/48j3PtX
October 7, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Lean is popular in healthcare, but is it effective? Zoe Radnor (Aston University) and Sharon J. Williams (Swansea University) explore its origins, evidence base, and implementation challenges in our latest Element: ths.im/48j3PtX
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Interesting stuff in this Pulse report on systemic issues affecting GP access. Quotes our @thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk work on candidacy. www.pulsetoday.co.uk/analysis/spe...
What are the systemic reasons affecting GP access?
Practices have been criticised for providing poor access, but the data reveals that the level provided depends very much on system issues.
www.pulsetoday.co.uk
October 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Interesting stuff in this Pulse report on systemic issues affecting GP access. Quotes our @thisinstitute.cam.ac.uk work on candidacy. www.pulsetoday.co.uk/analysis/spe...