Schwartz Rounds
We support organisations to introduce Schwartz Rounds, a group reflective practice forum. Schwartz Rounds provide an opportunity for staff from across the health and care workforce, as well as students in training, 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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Blog 28 May 2025
‘Too hot to handle’: Which topics can be unsafe for Schwartz Rounds?
Schwartz Rounds facilitators and steering groups need to say no to suggestions for themes or questions if they undermine the psychological safety of the forum.
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Blog 09 May 2025
“What if your patients are animals?”
Amy Martin and Rob Campbell write about showcasing Schwartz Rounds for veterinary professionals.
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Blog 31 March 2025
Endings and beginnings
As Sarah Massie retires, stepping down as our Director of Programmes after two and a half years with the Point of Care Foundation, she reflects on almost 40 years working in and alongside health and social care.