Investing in care: a joint celebration of innovation and impact
Following a donation of £25,000, the RCN Foundation LV= Quality Improvement Project Grants Programme has funded eight projects across the UK.
On December 3, the RCN Foundation celebrated the impact of the funded projects as well as its long-standing partnership between LV= and the RCN Foundation.
The RCN Foundation is proud to celebrate a long-standing partnership with LV= – their generous support has enabled countless projects that improve care, strengthen nursing and midwifery and create a lasting impact.
The QI Programme funds nursing and midwifery-led projects that tackle real world challenges in health and social care.
From improving dementia care, to enhancing maternity pathways, these initiatives demonstrate how innovation and collaboration can transform patient experiences and workforce wellbeing.
Deepa Korea, Director of the RCN Foundation said: “QI projects are a wonderful new part of the work and grant making that we do.
“It came directly from co-production work that we undertook with nurses and midwives in Wales.”
She added: “We are so grateful to LV= who have sponsored the grant. Their generosity has been incredible - not just for this, but the other awards and direct grant making they have funded.”
Hannah Walker, Head of Partnerships LV= General Insurance, said: "We’re really proud of the relationship we have with the RCN foundation and it it really is inspiring to walk around the room and see the projects and the work that is taking place."
Charlotte McArdle, RCN Foundation Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees and keynote speaker, said: “Congratulations to the successful awardees.
“The projects are fantastic and so widespread and will have such an impact on care – whether it’s patient, personal or in the community.”
She added: “By participating in QI projects, nurses and midwives will identify gaps in care and directly contribute to improving the quality of services people receive.
“Not only do I believe in QI, but I believe that nurse and midwives are best placed to deliver these changes."
To learn more about the eight projects that received funding in 2025, click here.