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Mark Jeffries

@drmarkjeffries.bsky.social
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Qualitative health researcher & social scientist. Research Fellow - University of Manchester. Patient safety | Medication safety | Sociotechnical | AKI | Mental Health | Patient experience. Lover of theatre, books, the arts Patron @the-rsc.bsky.social

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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
#Newpaper highlights substandard bowel cancer care for people with learning disabilities. Read more: manchester.ac.uk/about/news/s...
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Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) @hssib.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
🆕 REPORT ➡️ Electronic prescribing and medicines administration: procurement and safety learning in acute hospitals 📖 Read the report: buff.ly/jR5eWM9 #PatientSafety #ePMA #NHS #Healthcare
Healthcare staff prepare and check medicines on a hospital ward using a drugs trolley, following a digital written record beside a patient’s bed. Text reads: new report. Electronic prescribing and medicines administration: procurement and safety learning in acute hospitals.
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NIHR PSRC Network - SafetyNet @nihrpsrcs.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Our latest SafetyNet Patient Safety 101 session focused on sociotechnical theory and its implications for patient safety research, delivered by @drmarkjeffries.bsky.social, Research Fellow at the @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social. Watch the recording: psrc-network.nihr.ac.uk/2026/02/25/p...
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NIHR PSRC Network - SafetyNet @nihrpsrcs.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Join us for our upcoming Patient Safety 101 training session on sociotechnical theory and its implications for patient safety research. ♦ Tuesday, 28 April, 12:30 - 2pm. ♦ With @drmarkjeffries.bsky.social, from the @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social Book your place: psrc-network.nihr.ac.uk/2026/02/25/p...
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NIHR PSRC Network - SafetyNet @nihrpsrcs.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
In this #PatientSafety 101 session, we’ll introduce sociotechnical theory and explore what it means for patient safety research. Together, we’ll look at how it can help us understand technological adoption in complex healthcare systems 28 April, 12:30pm 🔗https://buff.ly/MTJsx2m
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NIHR PSRC Network - SafetyNet @nihrpsrcs.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Join us for this special SafetyNet webinar on The Global State of Patient Safety report 2025, where report authors will discuss the key findings and demonstrate the global state of patient safety dashboard. Wednesday, 25 March, 10am 🔗 Book your place: buff.ly/ECs7JX9
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
🚨New study explores patients’ lived experiences after Acute Kidney Injury (AKI). Findings highlight gaps in patient understanding, challenges in follow-up care, and the need for relational approaches to integrate kidney health into everyday life Read full paper: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
It was a real pleasure to host the first SafetyNet Symposium in Manchester! The day wouldn’t have been such a success without the incredible work and support from our amazing team across all six PSRCs. Thank you all for making it truly remarkable! 🙌
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Join us for the 9th Annual Memorial Lecture for Prof Peter Noyce CBE on 19 Nov at 4pm. Prof Bryony Franklin, Director of the NIHR North West London PSRC, will speak on ‘Medication Safety – where have we been, where are we now – and where should we be going?’. 🔗Register: forms.office.com/e/mURN6L2b67
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
How can we improve safety culture in perinatal care? Join us for a webinar introducing the MOMENTS framework, designed to support healthcare professionals in enhancing local safety cultures. 🗓️ 1 Dec, 2-3pm on MS Teams 🔗Register now: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2025/11/03/w...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
#WorldPatientSafetyDay 🎙️Episode 1 draws on NIHR-funded research and lived experience to explore the role of parents in paediatric medication safety, calling for greater inclusion of families in care decisions. 🎧 Listen now: youtu.be/0wayUolkPII?...
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(1) World Patient Safety Day 2025 | The Hidden Role of Parents in Paediatric Medication Safety
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
#WorldPatientSafetyDay 🎙️Episode 2 explores how NIHR-funded research is helping improve safety for pre-term babies through the PremPath study, with practical recommendations to improve care experiences for families and staff. 🎧 Listen now: youtu.be/NqLVXcjMWsM?...
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(2) World Patient Safety Day 2025 | Patient Safety from the Start: Caring for Pre-Term Babies
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Today is #WorldPatientSafetyDay, with the theme safe care for every newborn and every child. We've prepared two special episodes for you – one on safe care of pre-term babies and the other on paediatric medication safety. 🎧 Listen now: psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/news/podcast/
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Dr Claire Planner @claireplanner.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Building on our survey study, we want to interview #autistic adults aged 18+ about dancing at home (kitchen disco anyone?), out socially, or at a dance class 💃🕺 To find out more and take part, email: claire.planner@manchester.ac.uk This study has been designed with autistic project advisors. #dance
A flyer showing the University of Manchester logo, and a photograph of a man and woman holding hands dancing. The text reads as follows:
Research opportunity! The Ada study, Access to Dance for Autistic adults.
Researchers at The University of Manchester seek autistic volunteers to talk about dance. 
Are you: 1. Autistic (diagnosed or self-identifying)? 2. Aged 18 or over? 3. Living in the UK?
This study is exploring how autistic adults experience dance in different settings: at home (e.g. having a boogie in the kitchen), socially, or in a dance class. 

We want to interview autistic adults with different types of dance experience. You can take part in one of three ways: by zoom (speaking or using the chat function), in-person: at the University of Manchester, or by telephone.

This research has been developed with autistic project advisors.
To find out more contact: Claire.Planner@manchester.ac.uk 
This project has been reviewed and approved by the University of Manchester Research Ethics Committee. Ref.: 2025-23054-42792.
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
We’re thrilled to be gathering today with our GM PSRC team to celebrate our achievements and hear updates across our four themes of work. A special highlight is welcoming the first cohort of our Patient Safety Development Award scheme into the room! #patientsafety #nihr #healthresearch
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
New study shows that multidisciplinary teams & clinical champions using prescribing safety indicators (PSI) lead to safer prescribing & better patient outcomes. Addressing challenges like staffing & patient engagement is key! ➡️ bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/3... #patientsafety #medicationsafety
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Understanding the implementation of a multidisciplinary intervention using a suite of prescribing safety indicators to improve medication safety in prison healthcare settings: a qualitative study
Objectives Patients residing in prisons are a vulnerable group with more complex health needs and higher prevalence of inappropriate prescribing than the general population. Overcrowding in prisons, i...
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Mark Jeffries @drmarkjeffries.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Our new paper in BMJ open looked at prescribing in prison settings bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/3...
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Understanding the implementation of a multidisciplinary intervention using a suite of prescribing safety indicators to improve medication safety in prison healthcare settings: a qualitative study
Objectives Patients residing in prisons are a vulnerable group with more complex health needs and higher prevalence of inappropriate prescribing than the general population. Overcrowding in prisons, i...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
🎙️New Podcast Episode! A positive safety culture empowers staff to speak up, leading to better #patientsafety. Join us as we explore the vital role of organisational culture in healthcare 🎧Listen now: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/news/podcast/ #SafetyCulture #NHSLeadership #NHS #NIHR #HealthcareStaff
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
New paper in @ergonomics1957.bsky.social Study finds systemic barriers to #medicationsafety in paediatric units, with complex environments & disconnected processes leading to higher risks of adverse drug events. A systems-focused approach is needed to integrate informal adaptations & improve safety
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Understanding the informal aspects of medication processes to maintain patient safety in hospitals: a sociotechnical ethnographic study in paediatric units
Adverse drug events (ADEs) are common in hospitals, affecting one in six child in-patients. Medication processes are complex systems. This study aimed to explore the work-as-done of medication safe...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
🚨New paper! Our study explores the overlooked role of parents in paediatric #medicationsafety. Despite their vital role, they’re often sidelined. How can we better support parent engagement in hospitals? Read more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #healthresearch #patientsafety
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‘They Take the Mum Off You When You Come In’: An Ethnographic Study of Parent Experiences of Medicines Safety Systems in English Hospitals
Introduction Medication safety in healthcare settings is a persistent problem, and children may be at greater risk of harm than adults. Most existing research examining medication safety for hospita...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Yesterday, we kicked off 2025 with our first #GMPSRC team meeting! A huge thank you to everyone who joined and shared insights into the incredible work you're doing. Looking forward to an exciting year ahead!
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Ellen Schafheutle 🇪🇺 @ellenschaf.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Now with a link that works - our latest paper: priorities for quality of community pharmacy services. bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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What are the priorities for improving quality for community pharmacy professional services? Nominal group technique discussions with multiple stakeholders - BMC Health Services Research
Background Healthcare systems globally are expanding community pharmacy services to meet patient needs and reduce healthcare costs. In England this includes helping community pharmacies to provide int...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
📢New paper! This study reflects on involving young people, parents & carers in #mentalhealth research using electronic health record data during the CHOOSE study. Highlights the importance of collaboration, training, and transparency. 🔗Read more: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #PPIE
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
If you're passionate about #patientsafety research and want to elevate your skills and secure protected time to pursue a career development funding award, our Patient Safety Research Development Award could be the perfect opportunity for you! Click below to find out more! #NIHR
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NIHR Greater Manchester PSRC Patient Safety Research Development Award
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Patient Safety Learning @patientsafetylearning.org · 18/12/2024
NHS England is reviewing its digital clinical safety standards and is looking for healthcare professionals, IT manufacturers and digital safety experts to participate in focus groups in February 2025. Find out more on the hub below⬇️ www.pslhub.org/learn/profes... #patientsafety #digitalhealth
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NHS England review of digital clinical safety standards: DCB0129 and DCB0160
NHS England are actively seeking input into their review of digital clinical safety standards DCB129 and DCB0160
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Mark Jeffries @drmarkjeffries.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
Twelfth Night @TheRSC is magnificent!. A truly magical production beautifully handling the contrasts of sorrow sadness light and shade, joy and laughter. Many congratulations to Sam West, Michael Grady-Hall (wonderful as Feste), Gwyneth Keyworth Freema Agyeman & the whole cast
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Clare Howard @clarepharmacy.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
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’Striking the right balance with antidepressant prescribing’ - Patient Safety Commissioner
Antidepressant prescribing is at record levels in England, with around one in five adults receiving these medicines for a range of mental health conditions and chronic pain. Prescriptions have...
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Dr Nina Higson-Sweeney @nhigsonsweeney.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
If you are a parent of a teenager and based in the UK, please do consider reaching out to Natalia below to take part in her doctoral research 👇 #PsychSciSky #studyrecruitment #researchrecruitment #research
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Mark Jeffries @drmarkjeffries.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Episode 5 of The Mirror and the Light has to be up there with the finest hours of TV drama ever. Brilliant script. Stunning acting. #WolfHall
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Rick Havoc @rickhavoc.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Good morning!☕️✌️
My therapist told me "write letters to the people you hate and burn them."

Dude that, but now I don't know what to do with letters.
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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 06/11/2024
Reporting guidelines for qualitative research (these seem quite good): www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... Thanks to @researchandv.bsky.social for the spot!
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Reporting guidelines for qualitative research: a values-based approach
Evaluative tools for qualitative research need to be developed and designed in a way that allows them to be used by the research community to assess qualitative research on its own terms, and thus ...
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NIHR Yorkshire and Humber PSRC @yhpsrc.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Research Career Development Funding Opportunity for Clinical staff! Another chance to ask your questions about this award. Join the Q & A Drop In with @bethfylan.bsky.social tomorrow at 12pm: bit.ly/3ZptxZ0 @rcm.org.uk @thercn.bsky.social @royalphard.bsky.social @pcpa-uk.bsky.social
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Mark Jeffries @drmarkjeffries.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Brilliant to work with @rsbournie.bsky.social on this work looking to improve #medssafety for #criticalcare patients bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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Improving medication safety for intensive care patients transitioning to a hospital ward: development of a theory-informed intervention package - BMC Health Services Research
Background Care of critically ill patients is complex, requiring effective collaboration co-ordination and communication across care teams and professions. Medicines are a fundamental component of the...
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Cathrine McKenzie FRPharmS @cathymac40.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10..... Nice one congratulations @rsbournie.bsky.social et al .
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Improving medication safety for intensive care patients transitioning to a hospital ward: development of a theory-informed intervention package - BMC Health Services Research
Background Care of critically ill patients is complex, requiring effective collaboration co-ordination and communication across care teams and professions. Medicines are a fundamental component of the...
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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Three Research Schools' Online Seminar | Care gaps among people presenting to the hospital following self-harm. Thursday, 30 January 2025, 12pm to 1pm. Find out more and register: bit.ly/3Ano3Et #MentalHealth #SelfHarm @georginaspcr.bsky.social
Three Research Schools' Online Seminar | Care gaps among people presenting to the hospital following self-harm. Thursday, 30 January 2025, 12pm to 1pm. Find out more and register: https://bit.ly/3Ano3Et 

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NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) @nihrspcr.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Open funding opportunity from NIHR Three Schools' Mental Health Research Programme for Projects to Improve PPIE. Deadline is 15:30, 13 December 2024. Find out more: spcr.nihr.ac.uk/Three-School... @georginaspcr.bsky.social @nihrsscr.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social
Open funding opportunity from NIHR Three Schools' Mental Health Research Programme for Projects to Improve PPIE. Deadline is 15:30, 13 December 2024. Find out more: http://spcr.nihr.ac.uk/Three-Schools/MH-funding
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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
As part of the NIHR #ThreeSchools Prevention programme, we have several funding opportunities: - Pre-application support fund - #Career development awards - Pre and Post #Doctoral Research #Fellowships ➡️https://nihrsphr.link/Prevention #CapacityBuilding @nihrspcr.bsky.social
NIHR Three Research Schools Prevention Programme. Funding opportunities
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Dr Jay Watts @shrinkatlarge.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
As disabled people, we are worth more than our economic productivity. Access to therapy and healthcare should never depend differentially on our participation in work programmes or being deemed 'work-ready.' Care is a right, not a reward. #WhitePaper #GetBritainWorking
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Sarah Griffiths @sgriffiths-6.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
📢Practitioners working with GP surgeries (GPs, nurses, dementia advisors, care co-ordinators....).Do you have conversations with people with #dementia and carers about their care/support needs? Contact me if you'd like to participate in this project! £20 voucher given. More info 👇 Please share!
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Mark Jeffries @drmarkjeffries.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Very well worth seeing this terrific play if you are in London.
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Prospect Magazine @prospectmagazine.co.uk · 21/11/2024
Swedish parents get 480 days of paid leave per child, or 240 days each if there are two parents. For most of this time they receive 80 per cent of their income (up to £3,590 a month). Why do UK parents get such a raw deal? ✍🏼 @willcoldwell.bsky.social www.prospectmagazine...
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How the Dad Shift is trying to modernise parenthood
The UK’s paternity leave offer is the worst in Europe. Alex Lloyd Hunter wants to change that
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Mark Jeffries @drmarkjeffries.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
NIHR Greater Manchester PSRC have announced the launch of their Patient Safety Research Development Award, an initiative designed to support aspiring patient safety researchers in taking the next step in their careers. find out more here www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk
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Mark Jeffries @drmarkjeffries.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Othello at The RSC is a minimalist masterpiece that draws out and counterpoints misogyny and racism with serene beauty. There is here stillness like a collective holding of breath. Beautifully lit, & staged. Beautifully acted -Will Keen, John Douglas Thompson and Juliet Rylance are outstanding.
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