About Us
The Academy of
Research and Improvement
Our mission is to empower staff and patients with the skills and confidence to identify areas for research and improvement, along with the tools to manage projects and measure their impact effectively.
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We offer dedicated support to those interested in Research, Improvement, Clinical Effectiveness, Innovation, Patient Involvement in Improvement, and Sharing Learning Using Evidence.
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We design and deliver these activities while also helping teams and patients to do the same. Our support includes training programmes, hosting events, bespoke facilitation, and an annual conference.
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WHAT WE DO
Empowering Staff, Patients, and the Community
Our mission
Our mission is to equip our staff, colleagues, patients and community members with the skills and confidence to identify areas of Solent services that could be improved, and the tools they need to manage projects and measure impact.
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We strive to ensure the patient voice is at the heart of everything we do, and actively encourage collaboration with patients and communities at all levels of our organisation.
Our vision
'We are focused on leading and delivering progressive community-based research, innovation and improvement that drives better care for everyone.'
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Our vision and our priorities have been developed in partnership with Side-by-Side (our patient and public involvement group), colleagues from around the Trust, key partners and our core team.
Our values:
Equal opportunities
Offering everyone the chance to contribute and innovate
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Accountability
Ensuring we are all personally and professionally responsible
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Teamwork + collaboration
Working together to create a supportive and trusting environment
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Respect
Everyone is listened to, appreciated and valued