THIS Institute (The Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute) Information

At THIS Institute we have an important goal: to create a world-leading scientific asset for the NHS by strengthening the evidence-base for improving the quality and safety of healthcare. Co-created by two exceptional organisations - the University of Cambridge and the Health Foundation – THIS Institute is founded on the guiding principle that efforts to improve care should be based on the best quality evidence. We’re boosting research activity, and creating a new generation of highly trained, multidisciplinary experts with new skills in researching healthcare improvement. Our work is defined by a highly inclusive approach that combines academic rigour with the real concerns of patients and staff. We’re open, transparent, and we do not shy away from difficult subjects. THIS Institute is made possible by the Health Foundation, an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and healthcare for people in the UK. Led by the University of Cambridge, globally renowned for its academic excellence and independence, our strength and influence extends right across the UK. We welcome everyone to help us create an evidence base that supports replicable and scalable improvements to healthcare delivery and patient experiences. Together we’re creating an evidence base to improve healthcare.