Former independent charity with a mission to humanise health and care. This account is no longer being monitored. Visit theschwartzcenter.org for information on Schwartz Rounds, or picker.org for our Experiences of Care programme.https://bsky.app/profile/pointofcarefdn.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/pointofcarefdn.bsky.social/post/3m27ra6us7c23Today we announced that we will close at the end of the year, with support for #SchwartzRounds being transferred to our friends at @schwartzcenter.bsky.social https://www.pointofcarefoundation.org.uk/news/closure-of-the-point-of-care-foundation/02 Oct 2025 14:28 +0000at://did:plc:acku6bd2e2gjhuczlmo7jkda/app.bsky.feed.post/3m27ra6us7c23https://bsky.app/profile/pointofcarefdn.bsky.social/post/3ltjkltpgyc2aFor a day a week, Zoe Oram works as the Schwartz Lead at the newly formed Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. She writes about the challenges and rewards of embedding #SchwartzRounds within a large and complex organisation. https://www.pointofcarefoundation.org.uk/blog/leading-with-compassion-my-journey-as-a-schwartz-lead/09 Jul 2025 09:59 +0000at://did:plc:acku6bd2e2gjhuczlmo7jkda/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltjkltpgyc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/pointofcarefdn.bsky.social/post/3lsgqrmbabk2sOur new Humanising Health and Care podcast looks at how #SchwartzRounds are impacting on staff in the veterinary care sector. With thanks to Rob Campbell, Amy Martin and Laura Golding. https://www.pointofcarefoundation.org.uk/resource/19-schwartz-rounds-for-vets/25 Jun 2025 13:47 +0000at://did:plc:acku6bd2e2gjhuczlmo7jkda/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsgqrmbabk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/pointofcarefdn.bsky.social/post/3lqal2prtmc2dOur latest blog looks at the tension between addressing 'hot topics' and preserving the psychological safety that makes the #SchwartzRounds model so powerful. https://www.pointofcarefoundation.org.uk/blog/too-hot-to-handle-which-topics-can-be-unsafe-for-schwartz-rounds/28 May 2025 15:58 +0000at://did:plc:acku6bd2e2gjhuczlmo7jkda/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqal2prtmc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/pointofcarefdn.bsky.social/post/3lle3l3tj3s2zToday we announced that our Experiences of Care programme will transfer to @pickereurope.bsky.social. The move combines our expertise in person centred care methodologies with Picker’s suite of tools and services for improving patient experience. https://www.pointofcarefoundation.org.uk/news/experiences-of-care-programme-transfers-to-picker-institute-europe/27 Mar 2025 10:26 +0000at://did:plc:acku6bd2e2gjhuczlmo7jkda/app.bsky.feed.post/3lle3l3tj3s2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/pointofcarefdn.bsky.social/post/3lksnucyqws2zThanks Sinead. Really great to see this work from our Humanising Care Fellowship being shared. Congrats to Juliet! [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Mar 2025 12:05 +0000at://did:plc:acku6bd2e2gjhuczlmo7jkda/app.bsky.feed.post/3lksnucyqws2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/pointofcarefdn.bsky.social/post/3lhydkoegd222Today, the @carequalitycomm.bsky.social launches a framework for integrated care systems to self-assess and improve how they address health inequalities through engagement with people and communities, developed with us and @nationalvoices.bsky.social. https://www.cqc.org.uk/local-systems/integrated-care-systems/framework-engaging-people-and-communities12 Feb 2025 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:acku6bd2e2gjhuczlmo7jkda/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhydkoegd222https://bsky.app/profile/pointofcarefdn.bsky.social/post/3lg6rvfn4us2qHarrowing testimonies in the RCN report reveal patients dying in corridors, CPR delayed by overcrowding, and nurses grappling with burnout and compassion fatigue. Without critical funding to support staff, patient-centred care is impossible. #RCNReport #SupportNHSStaff [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Jan 2025 16:43 +0000at://did:plc:acku6bd2e2gjhuczlmo7jkda/app.bsky.feed.post/3lg6rvfn4us2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/pointofcarefdn.bsky.social/post/3lfamlmbuxk2uWe're proud to announce our founder - Jocelyn Cornwell - has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours List for her outstanding contributions to patients’ experiences of care and patient safety 🎉 All of our team extend our heartfelt congratulations for this well-deserved recognition!08 Jan 2025 16:48 +0000at://did:plc:acku6bd2e2gjhuczlmo7jkda/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfamlmbuxk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/pointofcarefdn.bsky.social/post/3ldnym6tluk2u🎄 Food brings us together – during the festive season and at work! At #SchwartzRounds, sharing refreshments isn’t just a nice touch– it’s vital. It shows care and creates space for connection. Read why this tradition matters: https://www.pointofcarefoundation.org.uk/blog/food-and-drink-at-schwartz-rounds/ #StaffWellbeing19 Dec 2024 13:38 +0000at://did:plc:acku6bd2e2gjhuczlmo7jkda/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldnym6tluk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/pointofcarefdn.bsky.social/post/3lcxhnicyjs2jThe testing phase is complete! 🎉 Our improvement framework for ICSs to tackle health inequalities (developed with @CareQualityComm & @NVTweeting) has completed its testing phase. 🗓️ The framework and guidance launch 12 Feb. For more info: https://www.pointofcarefoundation.org.uk/news/testing-phase-complete-in-health-inequalities-project-for-icss/10 Dec 2024 14:36 +0000at://did:plc:acku6bd2e2gjhuczlmo7jkda/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcxhnicyjs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/pointofcarefdn.bsky.social/post/3lcdoqknimc23A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the recent Schwartz Community Conferences! 💙 It was great to connect with so many members of our community. Let’s keep the momentum going and continue supporting one another. #SchwartzRounds02 Dec 2024 17:49 +0000at://did:plc:acku6bd2e2gjhuczlmo7jkda/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcdoqknimc23https://bsky.app/profile/pointofcarefdn.bsky.social/post/3lcdnqkqg6s23Hey @bsky.app 💙 Join us as we humanise health and care through Schwartz Rounds — a reflective practice for staff and students. We're committed to improving patients' experiences and supporting those who provide care. Follow us for community updates and more!02 Dec 2024 17:31 +0000at://did:plc:acku6bd2e2gjhuczlmo7jkda/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcdnqkqg6s23