Schwartz Rounds
We support organisations to introduce Schwartz Rounds, a group reflective practice forum which provides an opportunity for staff from all disciplines to reflect on the emotional aspects of their work.
More about Schwartz Rounds
[These stories] ... tell us about the pressures of working in healthcare and the importance of sharing stories and emotions
Peter Wilkinson, Schwartz Round clinical lead
This film shows an edited version of a Schwartz Round taking place at Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Origins of Schwartz Rounds
Read about Ken Schwartz, whose touching story inspired Schwartz Rounds
- Schwartz Facilitator Training
The Schwartz Facilitator is a skilled role key to running Schwartz Rounds.
Schwartz Community ResourcesThis is an area of the website with further resources for the Schwartz Community.
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Full report: A realist informed mixed methods evaluation of Schwartz Center Rounds in England
An evaluation of how, in which contexts, and for whom, Schwartz Rounds participation affects staff wellbeing at work, increases social support for staff and improves patient care.
26 November 2018 Evidence -
Schwartz Rounds Organisational Guide and Film
Following the research evaluation by Professor Jill Maben et al on Schwartz Rounds in England, their research team have released An Organisational Guide and Film to help those running (or planning to run) Rounds.
20 February 2018 Evidence -
Impact Report 2023
This report covers the work of our programmes throughout 2023.
17 April 2024 Point of Care publication
Evidence of impact
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News story 14 August 2024
Guidance on addressing recent events in Schwartz Rounds
A note from us about using Schwartz Rounds in response to the recent riots.
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News story 15 July 2024
Greg Allen appointed Interim Chief Executive of the Point of Care Foundation
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Allen as our Interim Chief Executive.
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Blog 19 June 2024
Greater than the sum of our parts: Celebrating a year of Schwartz Midlands
As we move into the second year of our Schwartz Midlands project, Eryn and Laura reflect on its impact so far.