News

13 August, 2018

Report calls for more opportunities to recognise and reward good practice in caring for the UK’s older people

The Dunhill Medical Trust has worked with Picker to publish a report that evaluates the education and training landscape for the workforce that cares for older people in the UK. The report has found a need for tailored training, more continuing professional development, and for  more recognition and incentives for those choosing a career in health and social care for older people.

6 August, 2018

Always Events®: what have we learned so far?

This week saw the publication of a report by Picker which outlines the key learnings from NHS trusts involved in the scale-up and spread of Always Events.

27 July, 2018

Picker’s CEO contributes a chapter to Fabian Society report

A report that considers the future of the NHS in the year of its 70th birthday has been published, including a chapter written by Picker CEO Chris Graham.

23 July, 2018

Picker poised to collaborate in new policy research unit

Picker is pleased to announce a new collaboration with a number of leading institutions as part of the new NIHR Policy Research Unit in Quality, Safety and Outcomes of Health and Social Care.

5 July, 2018

Happy birthday to the NHS

Thursday 5th July marks the 70th birthday of the NHS. At Picker, we’re marking the occasion by sharing some personal reflections from colleagues on what the NHS means to us.

13 June, 2018

Findings from the 2017 Adult Inpatient Survey – a return to improvement?

Results have been released for the latest Adult Inpatient Survey, now in its 15th year. The results for the 2016 survey made for difficult reading, and whilst there is still room for improvement on aspects of care such as experience around discharge, this year’s results show a return to steady, long-term improvement in a few key aspects of person centred care.