News & Updates
Improvement Coaching Programme – Cohort 5 Graduation
22 November 2019
November 2019 saw cohort 5 of the Improvement Coaching Programme graduate. Have a look at their final day of learning and graduation below.
IHI Annual visit 2019 – Highlights and Progress
20 November 2019
This October we were delighted to welcome our partners from the IHI to The Trust for their annual three day visit. This was the 6th annual IHI visit. This year we welcomed Derek Feeley, President and CEO, Trissa Torres, Chief Operations Officer and Pedro Delgado, Head of Europe and Latin America to The Trust … Read More
Annual IHI visit to ELFT
14 November 2019
From Monday 28th to Wednesday 30th October we are delighted to welcome our partners from IHI to the Trust for a three day visit. This is the sixth time the IHI team have joined us for an annual visit. This year we’re pleased to welcome Derek Feeley, Pedro Delgado and Trissa Torres and look forward… Read More
ELFTIn1Voice takes the TEDxNHS stage
7 October 2019
Last Friday (October the 4th) members of the QI team at ELFT joined the ELFTIn1Voice choir on stage at Indigo at The 02 and opened TEDxNHS with a stunning performance of the original “See Me As I Am”, a co-write between Leanne Sedin and Mandeep Singh commissioned for ELFT’s Quality Conference last year. Brought together… Read More
Clinical psychologists present QI projects at the Service Related Research Project Conference
12 September 2019
The Quality Improvement Service Related Research Project (QI SRRP) Annual Conference took place on Wednesday 28th August. Cohort 4 of the programme is composed of trainees from UEL, UCL, Royal Holloway and Hertfordshire Doctorate in Clinical Psychology postgraduate courses working in Newham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Bedfordshire & Luton. Dr Erasmo Tacconelli, Consultant Clinical Psychologist… Read More
Congratulations to our award winning quality conference presenters!
20 August 2019
In August a group of ELFT service users and carers received the Chair’s Award at the 2019 People Participations Awards in Luton. The team worked together to develop the theme and content of this year’s conference, including the presentation of a plenary session, and workshop for external guests. You can find highlights from the event… Read More
#ELFTin1Voice performs at Nesta Health 2019
16 July 2019
ELFT’s service user and staff choir group #ELFTin1voice performed at the opening of Nesta Health 2019 – The Future of People Powered Health event, which took place in London on 15 July. The group performed “See me as I am”, by Leanne Sedin and trainee psychiatrist and rapper Mandeep Singh. The piece was specially composed… Read More
Highlights from our Quality Conference
21 May 2019
On Tuesday 14th May we were delighted to welcome over 400 people, including staff, service users, carers, governors and external guests to the 5th ELFT Quality Conference. This year’s event was special because it was co-designed with service users and carers, who helped shape the overall theme of the event as well as the content… Read More
ELFTin1Voice perform ‘See me as I am’
20 May 2019
A group of staff and service users from across the trust came together in one voice to give a rousing performance ending the morning of the 2019 Quality Conference. Over the past few months, singers met in Bedford and London to learn a specially composed piece of music by choir leader Leanne Sedin which… Read More
Community Health Services QI Celebration
20 November 2018
Each directorate in ELFT has had the privilege of spending some time with our partners from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) during their annual visit to ELFT in 2018. Words by Nynn Chang, Improvement Advisor. This year was a very special one for Community Health Services. It was the first time we hosted a… Read More
QI monthly newsletter – October 2018 edition
25 October 2018
Our October 2018 newsletter is out! Watch the highlights of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) annual visit to ELFT and hear reflections from Don Berwick and other members of the IHI team. Click here to access the interactive newsletter >>
Annual IHI visit to ELFT
18 October 2018
On Tuesday 16th October we are delighted to welcome our partners from IHI to the Trust for a three day visit. This is the fifth time the IHI team have joined us for an annual visit. This year we’re pleased to welcome Derek Feeley, Pedro Delgado, Bob Lloyd and Trissa Torres and look forward to… Read More
Bedfordshire & Luton QI Celebration
24 May 2018
On Tuesday 22 May our Bedfordshire and Luton Directorates held their annual QI celebration event at Kings House. The event brought together 120 staff, service users, carers and external partners to share learning and achievement in quality improvement over the last year. Presentations included an overview of QI in the Directorates and plans for the… Read More
Quality Conference 2018 highlights
25 April 2018
Over 400 people, including ELFT staff, service users, carers, governors as well as external guests, attended the annual Quality conference on 24th April 2018. Below you can read about the highlights of the day. The ELFT Quality Conference 2018 was composed of powerful presentations, the revelation of the trust’s new mission statement and inspiring conversations. In… Read More
Call for volunteers – Conference planning + ELFT Beats! drumming group
15 February 2018
Want to gain experience in event delivery? Want a chance to perform with our very own ELFT Beats! Drummers (who performed at the Staff Awards at the Barbican)? If you said yes to one of those questions this might be the right opportunity for you. You can choose one or both of the below: Conference… Read More
Seeking volunteers for the Luton & Bedfordshire annual QI celebration!
26 January 2018
Are you interested in QI? Would you like some experience in event planning? Would you like a free lunch?! On 22nd May 2018 we will celebrate the progress and achievements of our quality improvement projects in Luton & Bedfordshire. Project teams, Directorate Leaders, interested staff, service users, carers, as well as guest speakers and other… Read More
IHI reflect on their annual visit to ELFT
24 October 2017
In October 2017 our strategic partners, the IHI, returned to ELFT for their fourth annual visit. Derek Feeley, Pedro Delgado and Bob Lloyd met with service users and staff groups across the Trust to hear and see how QI is being embedded into the organisation.
Introducing our Service User and Carer QI Project Meeting Role Plays
13 October 2017
In the lead up to the 2017 annual quality conference some of our service users and carers came together to plan an hour long conference breakout session. They developed a session that included information on getting involved with People Participation at ELFT. Also looking at opportunities, benefits and barriers for service users and carers involved… Read More
Annual IHI visit to ELFT
3 October 2017
On Wednesday 11th October we are delighted to welcome our partners from IHI to the Trust for a three day visit. This is the forth time Derek, Bob and Pedro have visited us in East London to offer support and guidance on our QI journey. Hundreds of staff, service users and carers will be meeting… Read More
Steve Swensen visiting the Trust
12 September 2017
This week we are delighted to welcome Professor Steve Swensen to ELFT. Steve is Medical Director for Professionalism and Peer Support at Intermountain Healthcare, and was previously Medical Director for Leadership at the Mayo Clinic. He has written and researched extensively on clinical engagement, enjoying work and staff burnout and you can find some of… Read More
