One of the specialist journals in the BMJ publishing group, BMJ Quality & Safety, is delighted to launch its new blog. Through this forum, we plan to highlight interesting articles and authors from the journal, as well as to encourage sharing of perspectives around broader issues of quality improvement and patient safety. The blog will initially be written by our editorial team and others by invite, although we plan to incorporate some pieces submitted to us over time. Posts will be free to both read and share. We hope you look forward to joining the conversation on improving healthcare around the world!