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National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration (GM PSRC) -- We conduct high quality research to improve patient safety and narrow the gap in health inequalities in England.

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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🏆 Highly Commended! We're proud to share this video from Dr Emma Nielsen, lived experience co-lead for our Preventing Suicide and Self-Harm team, celebrating the team's commendation for inclusion at the NIHR Impact Prizes. Read more: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/09/28/g... #patientsafety
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Delighted to see our researchers recognised at the #NIHRImpactPrizes 2026! Our Preventing Suicide and Self-harm team received a Highly Commended Award for Inclusion, while Dr Louise Gorman contributed to a prize-winning cancer research project. Read more: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/09/28/g...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
What are non-communicable diseases and why do they affect so many of us? We spoke with Alarcos Cieza, Head of the Management of Noncommunicable Diseases at @who.int to find out. 🎧Listen to the full conversation in our special #WorldPatientSafetyDay episode: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/09/16/p...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
To mark this #WorldPatientSafetyDay, we spoke with Prof Alarcos Cieza, Head of Management of Noncommunicable Diseases at the @who.int, and our very own Prof Maria Panagioti about safe care for non-communicable diseases. Listen now: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/09/16/p...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we invite you to explore more about Jay's Safety Planning Personalised Toolkit, a set of resources providing clear, practical support to help adults experiencing self‑harm or suicidal thoughts. ➡️ www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/06/15/j...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
🎙️ We’ve just recorded a special #WorldPatientSafetyDay episode of #VoicesForSafety with Prof Alarcos Cieza from @whowpro.bsky.social and our very own Prof Maria Panagioti. Stay tuned and join us on 17 Sept when the episode is released! ➡️https://www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/news/podcast/
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Our researchers are contributing to a major national study investigating how Martha's Rule is being implemented across NHS hospitals in England. Read more⬇️ www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/08/05/g...
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Greater Manchester researchers join national effort to assess how Martha’s Rule is improving patient safety
Researchers from the NIHR Patient Safety Research Collaboration (PSRC): Greater Manchester are contributing to a major national study investigating how Martha’s Rule is being implemented across NHS ho...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
#Newpaper: Thousands of patients in England are missing vital follow-up care after leaving hospital, according to new study by @manchester.ac.uk and the NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester. ➡️ Read more: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/08/12/m... #PatientSafety #KidneyHealth #PrimaryCare
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Major gaps in follow-up care after acute kidney injury, study finds
Despite national efforts to improve acute kidney injury (AKI) care, thousands of patients in England are missing vital follow-up care after leaving hospital, according to new research by The Universit...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
How can NHS trust boards strengthen oversight of maternity safety? In a new BMJ opinion article, our research team explores whether non-executive directors (NEDs) are helping deliver safer care, and why the role may be falling short. Read full article: www.bmj.com/content/394/...
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Patient Safety Learning @patientsafetylearning.org · 06/08/2026
Added to the hub this week, a new study which looks at the effectiveness of digital patient safety interventions in primary care. www.pslhub.org/learn/digita... #patientsafety #digitalhealth
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Digital patient safety interventions in primary care: a systematic review and meta-analysis (3 August 2026)
The study aims included a systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of digital patient safety interventions in primary care, comparing single and multicomponent interventions,…
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
#newpaper: Our new study has found that digital technologies used in GP practices can significantly improve patient safety by reducing medication errors, supporting earlier diagnosis and helping prevent patient harm. Read more: www.nihr.ac.uk/news/digital... #patientsafety #nhs #nihr
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
🎉Congratulations to Gill Lever, who won an award at the NIHR Doctoral Training Camp for an outstanding example of patient and public involvement! We're incredibly proud of Gill's achievements and commitment to excellent PPIE practice! Read more: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/07/14/g...
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GM PSRC PhD Student wins award for Best Public and Patient Involvement at NIHR Doctoral Training Camp
Our funded PhD student, Gill Lever, has brought home an award from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Doctoral Training Camp, recognising an outstanding example of patient and ...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
How safe is healthcare in prison? In this episode of #VoicesforSafety, we speak with Dr Joy McFadzean, Dr Jake Hard and Dr Verity Wainwright about a major NIHR-funded study examining avoidable harm and patient safety in English prisons. 🎧 Listen now: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/07/13/p...
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Patient Safety Learning @patientsafetylearning.org · 18/06/2026
Jay’s toolkit to support adults at risk of suicide launched at collaborative event in Manchester - an article via @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social added to the hub.
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Jay’s toolkit to support adults at risk of suicide launched at collaborative event in Manchester
A new resource to support adults at risk of self‑harm or suicide was launched in May at The University of Manchester’s Whitworth Art Gallery, at an event hosted by the NIHR Greater Manchester Patient…
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NIHR PSRC Network - SafetyNet @nihrpsrcs.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Join us for our upcoming SafetyNet webinar – Quality versus safety in healthcare, with Dr Jonathan Back, Safety Investigation Analyst at Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB). Wednesday, 15 July at 12:30pm 🔗 Book your place: psrc-network.nihr.ac.uk/2026/07/07/s...
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SafetyNet webinar | Quality versus safety in healthcare
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
📢We're hiring Join the NIHR GM PSRC as a Research Associate and help advance research in self-harm and suicide prevention. You'll lead healthcare records research and work with patients, clinicians and NHS partners to improve patient safety. Apply: www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
“People with learning disabilities are more likely to be diagnosed late, less likely to receive treatment, and have much shorter survival times” In our latest podcast episode, Dr Oliver Kennedy shares findings from his NIHR-funded study: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/06/16/p...
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NIHR PSRC Network - SafetyNet @nihrpsrcs.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
A new national study led by @NIHRresearch PSRCs will evaluate how #MarthasRule is being implemented across NHS hospitals in England and its impact on patient safety, inequalities and care. Read more: psrc-network.nihr.ac.uk/2026/06/17/m...
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NIHR PSRC Network - SafetyNet @nihrpsrcs.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
📢 The June #SafetyNet newsletter is here, featuring news and research impact from the NIHR PSRCs across the country. Explore the newsletter: mailchi.mp/nihr/safetyn...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
From Ideas to Impact: our #GMPSRC Researcher Networking Day 2026 brought together researchers, public contributors and patient safety professionals to explore AI, creative methods, public involvement, research impact and innovation in practice. Read more: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/06/25/f...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
“I was always struck by how few patients with learning disabilities we see in oncology clinics. It made me wonder what’s happening earlier in the pathway.” Listen now: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/06/16/p...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
As part of #LearningDisabilityWeek, we’re shining a light on the stark inequalities people with a learning disability face when accessing cancer care. Discover what needs to change to make cancer care more equitable and accessible for all. Listen now: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/06/16/p...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Chloe Every died aged 27 after a late diagnosis of advanced bowel cancer. She had a learning disability. Our study shows this isn’t an isolated case: people with a learning disability are more likely to be diagnosed late and face fragmented cancer care. 🔗 www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/06/18/s...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
We were proud to host a collaborative event in May at the Whitworth Art Gallery to mark the launch of Jay’s Personalised Safety Planning Toolkit, a much‑needed resource to support adults at risk of suicide. Read more about the event and the toolkit: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/06/15/j...
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NIHR PSRC Network - SafetyNet @nihrpsrcs.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
In April, the NIHR Midlands PSRC hosted our third SafetyNet PhD Networking Event at the University of Birmingham, bringing PhD students and supervisors for a day of collaboration, discussion and shared learning. Read more in a blog by Chris Hatton: psrc-network.nihr.ac.uk/2026/06/16/s...
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SafetyNet PhD Networking Event 2026: Patient safety and the NHS 10-Year Plan
On 21 April 2026, the NIHR PSRC Network (SafetyNet) held its third NIHR SafetyNet PhD Networking event for PhD students and their supervisors. Hosted by the NIHR Midlands PSRC at the University of…
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
This #LearningDisabilityWeek, our new Voices for safety episode explores inequalities in cancer care for people with a learning disability. Dr Oliver Kennedy shares findings on delayed diagnosis, reduced treatment, and what must change. 🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/5gFJ...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
#NewPaper Patient safety incidents don’t just affect patients, they can have lasting emotional impacts on GPs, from guilt and anxiety to loss of confidence. Our research, led by our Phd student James Tawse, calls for better, structured support. Read more: psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/06/08/g...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
New on the BJGP Podcast 🎙️ Charlotte Morris talks about unequal experiences of accessing primary care for people living with dementia and their carers in disadvantaged communities. Listen to the full episode: player.captivate.fm/episode/80be... www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ue9E...
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Socioeconomic disadvantage and dementia
Read the research: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2025.0407 In this 1-minute video Dr Charlotte Morris explains: TRANSCRIPT I was actually struck by how much people wanted more health care from…
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Virtual wards (hospital at home) can be a safe alternative to hospital care, but patients & carers often take on more responsibility than expected. Our new NIHR-funded study explores how safety is delivered in #NHS virtual wards. 🔗 Read more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/n...
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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: 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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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
We are delighted to be at the launch of Jay's personalised safety planning toolkit which provides step-by step safety planning for people experiencing self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Congratulations @drleahquinlivan.bsky.social and colleagues for this inspiring work.
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
#Newpaper: UK prisoners are up to 67 times more likely to experience harm whilst receiving healthcare, which could have been avoided if sufficient practices, systems and standards were in place. Read more: www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/30...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
#Newpaper: People leaving prison in England can experience avoidable gaps in their medication because of fragmented healthcare systems, poor information sharing, and discharge processes which are sometimes rushed due to release procedures Read more: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/05/07/c...
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Concerns raised on gaps in healthcare for released prisoners
People leaving prison in England can experience avoidable gaps in their medication because of fragmented healthcare systems, poor information sharing, and discharge processes which are sometimes rushe...
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health @fbmh-uom.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
The study was funded by the NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration (GM PSRC) and is published in the journal Health Expectations. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...
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Concerns raised on gaps in healthcare for released prisoners
People leaving prison in England can experience avoidable gaps in their medication because of fragmented healthcare systems, poor information sharing, and discharge processes which are sometimes rushe...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Our Research Fellow @drmarkjeffries.bsky.social recently delivered a training session for NIHR PSRC researchers on sociotechnical theory and its implications for patient safety research. You can watch the recording here: psrc-network.nihr.ac.uk/2026/02/25/p...
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Patient Safety 101 – An introduction to sociotechnical theory: Implications for patient safety research
There is an increasing use of technology in healthcare and patient safety, though the implementation of such technology has had varied success. Healthcare operates in complex open systems and cultural...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
We are delighted to congratulate our PhD student, Gill Lever, on receiving the 'Best PPIE Embedded Within a Project Award' at the @nihrpsrcs.bsky.social SafetyNet PhD Event 2026 on 21 April. Read more: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/04/29/c...
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Celebrating Excellence in PPIE: Congratulations to Our PhD Student on NIHR SafetyNet PhD Award
We are delighted to congratulate our PhD student, Gill Lever, on receiving the Best PPIE Embedded Within a Project Award at the NIHR SafetyNet PhD Networking Event, which took place on 21 April 2026.
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Safety plans are designed to support people experiencing self-harm and suicidal thoughts, and to help them finding ways to stay safe. Come join us for the launch of Jay’s Personalised Safety Planning Toolkit, on Tuesday 19 May ⬇️ www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/04/09/j...
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Launch event: Jay’s Personalised Safety Planning Toolkit for Suicide Prevention
On Tuesday 19 May, a new toolkit to support adults at risk of self-harm or suicide will be launched at The University of Manchester’s Whitworth Art Gallery, as part of a free and interactive event ope...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Join us for the launch of Jay’s Personalised Safety Planning Toolkit – a new evidence‑based resource supporting more personalised and meaningful safety planning for #suicideprevention 🗓️Tuesday 19 May 📍The Whitworth, Manchester 👉 Book your place: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/04/09/j...
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Launch event: Jay’s Personalised Safety Planning Toolkit for Suicide Prevention
On Tuesday 19 May, a new toolkit to support adults at risk of self-harm or suicide will be launched at The University of Manchester’s Whitworth Art Gallery, as part of a free and interactive event ope...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Our PhD student James Tawse attended the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare in Oslo, gaining insights from global experts on patient safety and sharing ideas with others in the field. 👉 Read more: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/04/10/l...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
#HSSIB has published a report on the safe administration of insulin for people with known diabetes mellitus, who may be at risk of harm during admissions to hospital ⬇️
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Check out the latest SafetyNet newsletter 👇
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
We are delighted to be at the NIHR Student Engagement Event today in Manchester city centre. Special thanks to our PhD student, Gill Lever, for representing our team and engaging with students who are considering a career in healthcare research.
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
We are inviting leaders from VCFSE organisations across Greater Manchester to join a facilitated forum focused on how VCFSE insight and involvement in research can help shape safer healthcare for the communities you serve. Book your place: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/02/05/w...
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Calling All VCFSE Leaders: Shaping Safer Healthcare for Your Communities
We are inviting leaders from Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations across Greater Manchester to join a facilitated forum focused on listening, learning and working di...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
In honour of #InternationalWomensDay, we took some time this week to celebrate the inspiring women in our team who are driving #patientsafety research. If you missed any of the posts in our series, you can catch up on our blog: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/03/11/w...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
To close our week-long celebrating women in #patientsafety research, meet Prof Nicola Mackintosh. She co-leads our Enhancing Cultures of Safety theme, and is a Professor in Social Science applied to Health at the University of Leicester. Read her story: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/03/11/w...
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Women Driving Patient Safety Research: Meet Nicola Mackintosh
On International Women's Day 2026, we are celebrating the women who are driving innovation and shaping the future of patient safety research across our team. Their expertise, leadership, and lived…
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Continuing our week of celebrating women in #patientsafety, meet Dr Joy Spiliopoulos. Joy is a sociologist and qualitative researcher at the University of Leicester, and a research associate with us. Read Joy's story: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/03/11/w... #InternationalWomensDay
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Women Driving Patient Safety Research: Meet Joy Spiliopoulos
On International Women's Day 2026, we are celebrating the women who are driving innovation and shaping the future of patient safety research across our team. Their expertise, leadership, and lived exp...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Today, meet Jessica McCann, one of our PhD students. Jessica is a pharmacist and current second-year PhD student at @newcastleuni.bsky.social Her research looks at improving medicines use in older critical care patients Read her story: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/03/11/w... #InternationalWomensDay
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Women Driving Patient Safety Research: Meet Jessica McCann
On International Women's Day 2026, we are celebrating the women who are driving innovation and shaping the future of patient safety research across our team. Their expertise, leadership, and lived exp...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Celebrating the women shaping #patientsafety research, meet one of our research leads, Prof Natalie Armstrong. She is a Professor and Executive Dean at City St George's & an Honorary Prof at @manchester.ac.uk and @uniofleicester.bsky.social Read her story: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/03/11/w...
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Women Driving Patient Safety Research: Meet Natalie Armstrong
On International Women's Day 2026, we are celebrating the women who are driving innovation and shaping the future of patient safety research across our team. Their expertise, leadership, and lived exp...
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NIHR PSRC: Greater Manchester @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Today, we're proud to spotlight one of our research fellows, Dr Natasha Tyler. Her work focuses on #patientsafety in care transitions, particularly in mental health, where breakdowns in coordination can undermine safe discharge and recovery. Read her story: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/03/10/w...
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Women Driving Patient Safety Research: Meet Natasha Tyler
On International Women's Day 2026, we are celebrating the women who are driving innovation and shaping the future of patient safety research across our team. Their expertise, leadership, and lived exp...
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