The Point of Care Foundation

Former independent charity working to create a more human health and care system. This account is no longer being monitored.

#SchwartzRounds @theSCCH

[The Point of Care Foundation @PointofCareFdn]

Today we announced that we will be closing at the end of the year. Our work with #SchwartzRounds sites in the UK and ROI will transfer to @theSCCH - the Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare in Boston, USA. https://t.co/01TKsNCXGm

[Head & Neck CEN @HeadNeckCEN]

Sinead has used Experience Based Co-Design @PointofCareFdn to develop the living well after treatment clinic 👥

Have you used structured service user engagement to design aspects of your service?

[PrimaryCareWorkforce @NWPCWorkforce]

We are proud to announce the recently published blog regarding our #SchwartzRound programme on @PointofCareFdn's website, written in partnership with @NorfolkCC to highlight our collaboration with #AdultSocialCare. You can read it here: https://t.co/M5fP5ogbHa @nandwics

[The Point of Care Foundation @PointofCareFdn]

'Leading with compassion: my journey as a Schwartz Lead'.

@ZoeOram2 of @HIOWH_NHSFT writes on the challenges and rewards of working to embed #SchwartzRounds in a large and complex organisation.
https://t.co/ZHpxXY5kWo

[Dr Richard Duggins @rduggins]

Thrilled our incredible Schwartz Team was recognised. Thank you to everyone who has ever attended a Round, shared a story, or helped make them happen. And thank you for CNTW making Schwartz happen. This award is for all of you. @PointofCareFdn

[The Point of Care Foundation @PointofCareFdn]

Our new Humanising Health and Care #podcast episode looks at how #SchwartzRounds are impacting on staff in the veterinary care sector. With @RobVetEducation, Amy Martin and @GoldingEagles

https://t.co/yYjmDqu4hq

[The Point of Care Foundation @PointofCareFdn]

Our latest blog looks at the tension between addressing 'hot topics' and preserving the psychological safety that makes the #SchwartzRounds model so powerful.

https://t.co/sxJ0aQ1BM0 @goldingeagles

[Sinead Rothrie (she/her) @SRothrie]

So proud to present our work on the integral role of patient participation in post treatment HNC care @BAHNOOfficial #BAHNO2025. Thanks to @royalmarsdenNHS and @PointofCareFdn for the support on this project

[The Point of Care Foundation @PointofCareFdn]

Today we announced that our Experiences of Care programme will transfer to Picker Europe.

The move combines our expertise in person centred care methodologies with Picker’s suite of tools and services for improving patient experience.

https://t.co/UB9Xq7BM4P

[The Point of Care Foundation @PointofCareFdn]

Thanks for sharing, Sinead. Greet to see work from our #humanisinghealthcare Fellowships being shared. Congratulations to @JulietRayment

[Sinead Rothrie (she/her) @SRothrie]

The fantastic @JuiletRayment sharing her collaborative work for the Positive Midwifery project, so much shared learning for all AHPs! @PointofCareFdn

[The Point of Care Foundation @PointofCareFdn]

Thanks for sharing, Fran - lovely to hear.

[fran hakkak @virgilsbees]

Another great #SchwartzRound last week @Compton_Care “Tales of the Unexpected” 👀@PointofCareFdn Some amazing stories shared ~ so proud to work here 💛

[The Point of Care Foundation @PointofCareFdn]

This is terrific news - congratulations to all the team! #SchwartzRounds

[Jodie Roberts 👩‍⚕️🤍 @jodiemay1292]

Elated that our Schwartz team have been shortlisted for the Student Nursing Times Awards 2025 for Teaching Innovation of the Year!

Together we have worked towards improving and enriching student learning, alongside enhancing experience, well-being and attrition
#SNTA

[CareProviderAlliance @CPA_SocialCare]

The @CQCProf, in partnership with @NVTweeting & @PointofCareFdn, has developed a self-assessment & improvement framework. It aims to provide a voluntary, supportive and flexible tool to help ICSs work more effectively with people & communities.
https://t.co/m2ZBpPnjyq

[The Point of Care Foundation @PointofCareFdn]

Today the @CareQualityComm launches the ICS health inequalities framework, developed with us and @NVTweets. It enables #integratedcaresystems to self-assess and improve how they address health inequalities through engagement with people and communities.

https://t.co/knp3Nyzkty

[The Point of Care Foundation @PointofCareFdn]

Our Humanising Care Fellow @JulietRayment is speaking this evening on @MidwiferyForum

https://t.co/MCJWrghnck

#HumanisingCareFellowship

[The Point of Care Foundation @PointofCareFdn]

This is great to see - welcome to the #SchwartzCommunity

[Laura Sinclair-Messer @lauradsinclair]

Great day with @PointofCareFdn - four new #Schwartzrounds facilitators in our division ✨

[The Point of Care Foundation @PointofCareFdn]

If you’re involved with #SchwartzRounds and ever wondered about the work of our Schwartz mentors, have a listen to our latest podcast: https://t.co/PQzsoh8Ayc

[Kal Dhanda @KalDhanda]

It was really good to tie in our trust Schwartz Round today with #HIW2025 with the theme around ‘returning to work after illness’ #staffsupport #illness #sickness @PointofCareFdn

[Laura Golding @goldingeagles]

Great to see this important work published, Jodie. Congratulations to you and your #SchwartzRounds colleagues! @PointofCareFdn

[The Point of Care Foundation @PointofCareFdn]

Harrowing 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

[David Oliver @mancunianmedic]

https://t.co/bm4H6URW6u