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Not just a seat at the table

News and blogs

Improvement stories, research insights, and innovation updates from across the Trust

Featured update:

2024/25 Academy Annual Report

Stories, insights, and updates from across research, improvement, and innovation.

Read more from our teams and communities:

Helen Sloan and Blue Pike

The Launchpad Programme: Building Research Through Lived Experience

After caring for her mother through schizophrenia and dementia, Helen Sloan is transforming personal experience into meaningful research. Together with Senior Recovery Psychological Therapist Blue Pike, she is building a patient-led initiative to improve understanding and support.

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Not just a seat at the table

Why I joined Side by Side: turning lived experience of mental health services into meaningful change in research, communication and care.

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From Rejection to Resilience: An RDP Success Story

How the RDP helped turn a doctorate rejection into a research-led success story through journal clubs, coaching, co-production, and hands-on project experience.

Maya, one of our student nurses

Finding My Voice in Research: Lessons From a Six-Week Placement at the Academy

A student nurse’s narrative highlighting how research is shaped by people, stories, and collaboration, not just data. Includes insights into co-production, inclusive practice, and leading her own improvement project.

Anita DeHavilland

My Florence Nightingale Foundation Journey So Far..

Anita Dehavilland shares her journey as an FNF Emerging Leaders Scholar - a programme that unites emerging NHS leaders to collaborate, reflect, and inspire change. From overcoming setbacks to embracing growth, she explores what it means to lead with compassion and integrity.

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Innovation Through Co-Production: Generating Ideas Together

Discover how co-production in healthcare drives innovation through inclusive, creative partnerships with service users at the heart of every solution.

Darcy and Anita

A nursing placement at the Academy of Research and Improvement

Nursing student Darcy shares insights from a 10-week placement in research and quality improvement, highlighting the value of flexibility, collaboration, and learning.

Anita DeHavilland

Nurses Day: Why I love being a Nurse

Nurse leader Anita DeHavilland shares her journey and the impact of the Happier Working Lives programme - boosting staff wellbeing through small, meaningful changes.

The Academy of Research and Improvement team

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Recovery Colleges Unite to Expand Support for Wellbeing

The Academy of Research and Improvement expands across Hampshire and Isle of Wight, offering flexible, high-quality health education tailored to community needs.

The Academy of Research and Improvement team

Welcome to the Academy of Research and Improvement at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The Academy of Research and Improvement drives innovation and community-led care across Hampshire and Isle of Wight through research, education, and participation.

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Making the Most of National Audits

Discover how the Memory Assessment Services National Audit drives improvements in patient care across Hampshire and Isle of Wight by benchmarking, collaboration, and shared learning.

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Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

On 1 October 2024, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare Foundation Trust launched - uniting NHS community, mental health, and learning disability services to reduce inequalities and improve outcomes. Discover how integrated research and improvement are shaping the future of care.

Ranj Palmer

Patients: A Driving Force for Change

Meet Side-by-Side members leading a patient-driven quality improvement project to boost diversity, inclusion, and meaningful involvement in healthcare services.

Colin Barnes

QI is Not an Island: Building Bridges and Common Ground for Improvement

Discover how building strong networks and relationships across Hampshire and Isle of Wight drives a culture of continuous Quality Improvement, connecting staff, patients, and communities for lasting change.

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Q&A with Kirsty & Steph

Discover how Kirsty and Steph, trainee advanced practitioners, are improving staff satisfaction through a simple yet powerful Quality Improvement initiative focused on appreciation and teamwork.

Ophelia Watson

Poetry for engagement and participation

Discover how Ophelia Watson used Dragons Den funding to transform patient engagement through slam poetry, empowering marginalized communities and NHS staff alike.

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