Dedicated to improving patient safety and professional wellbeing
The MPS Foundation is a global, not-for-profit, research initiative, dedicated to improving patient safety, reducing risk, and enhancing the wellbeing of all healthcare professionals. We support research relevant to public and private healthcare in both primary and secondary care settings, outpatient practices, and dental care. We are committed to investing in research, analysis, education, and training
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New surgical handover model improves patient outcomes, Irish study finds
A simple four-step surgical handover model, SIPS, supported by the MPS Foundation and developed with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, improves communication and patient safety without adding time. Tested in Irish hospitals, it enhanced outcomes and reduced incidents. Watch the webinar recording to learn how it could benefit surgical teams worldwide.
Find out how new research highlights how structured surgical handover can improve patient safety
New research highlights how structured surgical handover can improve patient safety - Webinar 30th March 2026 1100 BST. Click to find out more and register.
The MPS Foundation 2026 Grant Programme is Now Open
Our call for Expressions of Interest for the 2026 Grant Programme will open on 9 February 2026.
Grants
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Competitions
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Our Research
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FEATURED RESEARCH
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Reducing burnout and supporting the wellbeing of resident doctors in the NHS
The MPS Foundation’s alignment with our values and its commitment to evidence‑based, practitioner‑led research made it the ideal partner for exploring the root causes of doctor burnout and developing meaningful, scalable solutions
Dr Emma Rowlandson
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