We know that improvement requires effective local management and leadership. Q members Rammya Mathew and Deiniol Jones explore the views of several general practice leaders and experts on management capacity, training and models of practice.

Q member Jonty Yazbek, Head of Quality Improvement at James Paget University Hospital, shares the learning and results from a Q Exchange project using Reminiscence & Interactive Therapy Activities (RITA) devices to improve the experiences of patients with dementia in hospital.

Q member Anita DeHavilland tells the story of creating QI Week, which is running from 9 to 13 September 2024, and encourages you to get involved.

Digital Manager Betty-Sue Smith highlights how members’ insights have been central to building Q’s new website.

Matthew Hill, Head of Insight, Evaluation and Research, gives an update on the independent evaluation of Q.

Lawrence Mudford shares his improvement journey, from dentistry to perioperative care, and invites you to join an upcoming series of webinars on prehabilitation and rehabilitation.

Q member Sid Beech shares his experience of kickstarting the newly funded Q Exchange project, Systems QI Practitioner Programme, with a co-design session to agree the scope, audience and draft topic outline for the programme.