The Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice has created a tracker to monitor the UK Government’s progress in implementing the recommendations of the Covid-19 Inquiry

Naomi Fulop argues that although the UK Covid-19 Inquiry has exposed serious systemic failures around the procurement of PPE, meaningful accountability remains largely absent

Aditi Desai considers whether retrospective inquiries alone are enough to improve maternity safety, arguing that individual errors rarely explain the full picture

Background In high-income countries (HIC), an increasing number of women giving birth require support to communicate in the host-country language. Interpreter services and translated resources should ...

This independent research was commissioned by theMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. The research had five objectives: To map the different user journeys that exist to access medicines. To understand how individuals currently engage with health information relating to medicines. To understand how individuals currently engage with the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL). To understand what factors influence an individual’s access and engagement with a PIL. To understand the best way to highlight additional safety warnings within a PIL. The_Role_of_Patient_Information_Leaflets_in_Meeting_the_Information_Needs_of_Patients_-_Final_Report_BRAND.pdf

A friendly chat with your GP about your life, health and happiness was once a key part of the UK’s family doctor service.But most GPs no longer have time to have pastoral conversations, because they…

This report looks at how well patients flow through A&E into the wider hospital in England and at the support NHSE provides.

Are you passionate about improving health and care services? We want you to join our friendly and inclusive team.About ASPiHThe Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) is a UK-wide…

Sandra Igwe draws on her own personal and professional experiences to illustrate why Black maternal mental health is a patient safety issue.

Abstract. Industries producing harmful products such as tobacco, alcohol, ultra-processed foods, and fossil fuels use highly developed communication strate

In this blog, Michele Peters, Associate Professor from the University of Oxford, shares findings from a research project that focused on patient harm in the NHS.

New Bite Back research found 76% of secondary school menus analysed had a confirmed School Food Standards violation, as 72% of parents back checks.

https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD42024600497, identifier: CRD42024600497.

In this blog, hub Topic leader Risa Mallory, explores the patient experience of discharge. Risa highlights how process-driven approaches don’t always provide patients with the reassurance and support ...

In this long-read article, Dylan’s mum Corinne draws parallels between her son’s care and the death of Ethan Hanson, who died last year from perforated appendicitis, generalised peritonitis and sepsis...

Background Termination for medical reasons (TFMR) is associated with profound distress, grief and emotional trauma, as well as stigma and isolation. While peer support has been reported to reduce isol...

Despite the absence of any pharmacological treatments formally approved for borderline personality disorder (BPD), individuals diagnosed with BPD are routinely ...

Speaking up interview with Bethany Carter exploring the importance of supporting Guardians, strengthening managers’ ability to listen and respond, protecting staff from detriment, and maintaining…

Julie Plumridge, is a Senior Safety Partner, at Great Ormond Street Hospital. In this short video Julie talks about the importance of involving families in paediatric patient safety investigations.