The Building Investigation Excellence report focuses on strengthening capability in investigation skills, increasing accessibility to investigation resources, improving the professional connections between investigators and working in collaboration with the national health system to align priorities and reduce duplication.

Andrew Murphy-Pittock, education director, said: ‘The launch of the strategy is a milestone in HSSIB's development. We have led a strong and successful programme, and the overwhelmingly positive feedback from stakeholders reinforces that this expertise is needed across the system to contribute to patient safety improvement across healthcare.'

Since 2023, more than 40,000 people have undertaken HSSIB courses, demonstrating the need for this expertise among healthcare professionals.

Murphy-Pittock added: ‘Now is the time to build on that success and evolve. We must future-proof our approach — becoming less reactive and more targeted, working more collaboratively with partner organisations and our investigation colleagues, continuing to innovate, and ensuring our support remains accessible. This strategy sets the foundation for a co-ordinated and sustainable approach to building investigator capability, one that continues to be recognised as a sector-leading standard in the UK and internationally.'