Supporting health care improvement
We identify, support and fast-track promising ideas to improve health care, bridging the gap between policy and practice to help create the right conditions for change in the NHS.
We work with frontline clinical teams, patient communities and health care systems across the UK to test new approaches and to spread what works so that all patients can benefit.
In the last 15 years, we have learned a great deal about how to make change happen in health care, investing over £200m in grants and research in this area, and in connecting over 4,000 people as part of our Q community.
Latest from us
Long read
Strengthening NHS management and leadership
About 18 mins to read
Drawing on interviews with NHS managers and leaders, this long read sets out insights on the role...
Blog
Harnessing the potential of automation and AI in health care
Tim Horton and Tom Hardie set out 15 recommendations to help policymakers and the NHS get the best...
Long read
Agility: the missing ingredient for NHS productivity
About 24 mins to read
Which improvement approaches have the potential to increase productivity in the NHS? Tim Horton,...
Research report
Switched on
Analysis exploring the opportunities for automation and AI in health care and the challenges of...
Partnerships to support quality improvement
We have invested in flagship partnerships and initiatives to build capability and the evidence base for improvement.
Improvement projects that we fund
We support front-line teams across the UK who are working to improve health and social care.
Adoption and spread of innovation and technology in the NHS
Find out about the ways in which we’re supporting the change, not just the technology.
The contribution of the health and care system to improving health
We explore the wider contribution that health care services can make to improving health through an increased focus on prevention, health inequalities and tackling the social determinants of health.
Improvement in general practice
A collection of resources and funded projects focusing on quality improvement in general practice.
Useful publications and resources on quality improvement
We aim to share best practice and knowledge on quality improvement, from how to spread new ideas to developing approaches to evaluation.
Health care improvement fellowships
Our fellowship programmes are designed for future and senior leaders who are passionate about improving the quality of health and care.
Work with us
We look for talented and passionate individuals as everyone at the Health Foundation has an important role to play.
View current vacanciesThe Q community
Q is an initiative connecting people with improvement expertise across the UK.
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