May 2025 marked a major milestone for NHS Forth Valley’s Quality Improvement (QI) Academy as it celebrated its second anniversary since launching in May 2023. In just two years, the Academy has supported 477 staff members from across the organisation—sparking positive cultural change and driving real improvements in patient care and service delivery.
Founded with a bold vision—to build a confident, curious, and capable workforce empowered to lead meaningful change—the QI Academy is turning that vision into reality. Graduates of the programme are already putting their learning into action, leading inspiring improvement projects within their teams and services.
The Academy’s success has also gained national recognition and will be featured at the upcoming NHS Scotland Event in June, shining a spotlight on the innovative work taking place across NHS Forth Valley.
Feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive, with many describing the two-day course as energising, engaging, and transformative:
“I enjoyed every aspect of the 2 days, thank you. One of the best courses I have been on.”
“Loved the interactive sessions—broke down what we learned and made it easy to understand. Trainers were excellent, really approachable and engaging. Made the learning really fun, thank you Mr Potato Head!!!”
Open to all staff, regardless of role or background, the QI Academy provides a supportive and practical introduction to quality improvement. It gives people the confidence, tools, and encouragement to make a real difference—no matter how big or small the change.
Looking ahead, excitement is already building for the upcoming QI Impact Afternoon on Tuesday 10 September 2025—a celebration of recent improvement projects and the people behind them. It promises to be an inspiring showcase of what’s possible when staff are empowered to lead change.
With a growing network of improvement champions and a strong culture of innovation, the QI Academy is not just marking two years—it’s building a future full of progress, partnership, and pride in the quality of care we deliver.
If you’re interested in attending the QI academy speak to your line manager and register here: QI Academy Registration
