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.

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: https://bit.ly/4ulYNF0

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.

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: https://bit.ly/4t1lSve

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: https://bit.ly/4eACRB1

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: https://bit.ly/3QILHCT

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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: https://bit.ly/40fcLv0

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: https://bit.ly/3OBE6oJ

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: https://bit.ly/40aE7m6

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: https://bit.ly/3NXgTgD

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 🎧️

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.

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.

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

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

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: https://q.nhsconfed.org/

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. https://q.nhsconfed.org/resources/energising-mental-health-crisis-supportand-co-production-in-yorkshire

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: https://q.nhsconfed.org/get-involved/events/network-weaving-tools-users-group-meet-up-3

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 🎧 https://www.nhsconfed.org/podcast/Redesigning-complex-pathways-improving-frailty-care

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.

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: https://q.nhsconfed.org/get-involved/events/liberating-structures-meet-up-january-2026

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 👇

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: https://q.nhsconfed.org/evidence-and-insights/opinion-pieces/how-micro-funding-can-unlock-health-improvements-for-communities

Successful change depends on the ability to adopt, implement, spread and scale what works. Explore eight key principles for adopting and spreading innovation 👇 https://q.nhsconfed.org/evidence-and-insights/evidence-and-briefings/from-innovation-into-wide-spread-adoption-key-principles-and-tools

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: https://ulsb.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5C2JzRlHqEiDT2S

⏱️ 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

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: https://q.nhsconfed.org/get-involved/events/liberating-structures-meet-up-december-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

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 ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4oHG9UY

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

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

Share your insights on opportunities and challenges for improving productivity 👇

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

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: https://q.nhsconfed.org/get-involved/events/15-seconds-30-minutes-15s30m-active-learning-session

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.

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: https://q.health.org.uk/get-involved/events

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.

We recently announced changes for Q, the outcome of a scheduled strategic review with @healthfoundation.bsky.social​​. Q's managing director, Penny Pereira, shares how improvement principles, a focus on Q’s core purpose and what we’ve heard from the Q community have helped develop our future plans.

In the second season of our Leading Improvement in Health and Care podcast, our latest episode is exploring how improvement methods can support the move to a future neighbourhood health service.

Explore a new case study 💡 Learn about a project from Aneurin Bevan University Health Board​ (ABUHB) that reduced patients' time to diagnosis from an average of 62 days to 28 days.

Missed hospital appointments is a global health care challenge, particularly affecting those aged 16-24. To tackle this the Pathway to Equity project was launched at @uclh.bsky.social, supported by the Q Lab. It used a systems-thinking approach and co-design with young people and clinicians.

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.

There's still time to register for the second event in our maternity series, 'Teamwork, leadership & collaboration: facilitating improvement in South London perinatal services'. Hear how Health Innovation Network South London is tackling complex challenges in maternity and neonatal care.

In October's Joy in Work session, 'Unsilenced: what happens next?', we invite you to move from theory to action. Join us on Friday 17 October as we focus on how we are learning to speak up, listen more deeply, and help others do the same.