Progress we make in healthcare and science is because we are standing on the shoulders of giants. Incredible #women in Medicine have found ways to have their voices heard. 1/3

Friday 31 October 2025 marked the second anniversary of the Ministerial Advice I made to the DHSC on options for redress for those harmed by valproate and pelvic mesh. 1/4

On 31 October, it has been two years since the Patient Safety Commissioner submitted Ministerial Advice to DHSC on options for redress for those affected by pelvic mesh and valproate. 1/4

Thank you so much to the Plexaa team and Patient Champion Carly for showing me the Bloom device and Bloom App at Somerset House. 1/3

Yesterday I was delighted to launch the Patient Safety Commissioner Impact Paper, which highlighted the work that I have done over my first three years in the role. You can read the paper in full on my website here: www.patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk/our-reports/...

I am delighted that the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting has re-appointed me to the role of Patient Safety Commissioner for England for another three-year term. 1/2

This week I was delighted to have met with the First Do No Harm APPG, to discuss the results of the Dash Review, and the future hosting of the Patient Safety Commissioner with the @mhragovuk.bsky.social.

I paid a fascinating visit to London’s St Thomas’s hospital to meet Keith Thompson, Chief Pharmacist and Clinical Director, Pharmacy & Medicines Optimisation today. @gstt-nhs.bsky.social

I am delighted that NHS England has published the updated Accessible Information Standard (AIS), and to see how it echoes the recommendations made in my report, 'The Safety Gap'. www.patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk/our-reports/...

The Patient Safety Commissioner and MHRA welcome the Dash review of patient safety organisations. Read the full statement here: www.patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk/joint-statem...

I welcome the 10 Year Health Plan, specifically the focus on patient voice, transparency and accountability. Working in partnership with patients and listening to what they say leads to more improvement and less harm. 1/2

My Annual Report for 2024-25 is out now. Read it on my website www.patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk/our-reports/...

This is the first device to be approved via the Innovative Devices Access Pathway (IDAP). "NHS to use scalpel-free ultrasound treatment to target tumours" www.thetimes.com/article/af4a...

So excited to join Merope Mills, Chris Subbe, and Ralph So to discuss #MarthasRule and Patient Activated Rapid Response with health leaders at #Quality2025 #BMJ

Delighted to congratulate Professor Bola Owolabi on her appointment as CQC's Chief Inspector of Primary & Community Services. Looking forward to the positive impacts she'll make in this pivotal role. Read more here: www.cqc.org.uk/news/cqc-app...

Scotland has appointed Karen Titchener as its first Patient Safety Commissioner—a vital move to amplify patient voice and enhance safety. Looking forward to working with her in future, collaborating and sharing insights to promote #patientsafety. Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Excited to join patients, policy makers, regulators and technology pioneers at Responsible AI to discuss how we can improve patient safety and outcomes using assisted technology and AI. @gstt-nhs.bsky.social See the video here: vimeo.com/1079776733

Read a new report by the RNID and @signhealth.bsky.social, on the accessibility of healthcare for people who are deaf or have hearing loss. Read the report here rnid.org.uk/2025/04/hidd...

I joined Charlotte St John-Palmer at Circle Health Group's Director of Clinical Services and Quality & Risk Managers Annual Conference, to present on the #PatientSafetyPrinciples

Honoured to speak at the 7th Ministerial #GPSSManila Philippines, hosted by The Hon Secretary Ted Herbosa. If ever there was a time for global cooperation and collaboration for the vital issue of #PatientSafety, it's now. 🧵 Some reflections:

I joined Anna Walsh and researcher Mags Watson at the launch of our new research report 'The Safety Gap'; on safety and accessibility of medicines and medical devices for people with sensory impairment. Read the report here: www.patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk/our-reports/...

Listen to my interview on BBC Radio 4 Today about Martha's Rule. From 2:37:27 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

It was wonderful to be joined by patients and their supporters for the Westminster Hall debate on the first anniversary of the Hughes Report. #redressnow

Listen to my interview with @lewisgoodall.com on ‘The News Agents’ podcast, talking about #valproate. From 24:25 #redressnow

Listen to my interview on BBC Women’s Hour with Nuala McGovern, about the harms caused by valproate, and the need for a redress scheme. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

See a new Survey Report from @nhs-rho.bsky.social - ‘Patient Experience and Trust in Primary Care’ www.nhsrho.org/news/patient...

Read a new briefing paper from @nhs-rho.bsky.social - ‘The Cost of Racism - How ethnic health inequalities are standing in the way of growth’ www.nhsrho.org/news/indepen...

Delighted to have met with @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social - Chair of the First Do No Harm APPG. 1/4

Most of us spend a lot of time each day scrolling on our phone! You could take just 3 minutes to tell us about your health or social care experiences and help improve these services for everyone. #ShareForBetterCare bit.ly/BetterCareFe...

Errors associated with co-names of medicines: The nomenclature of combination medicinal products - a study from @britpharmsoc.bsky.social available via the hub pslhub.org/learn/improv... #patientsafety #medicationsafety

🆕Championing the patient voice: a recent discussion with the Patient Safety Commissioner at the Patient Safety Partners Network - a new blog on the hub today www.pslhub.org/learn/leader... @pscommissioner.bsky.social #patientsafety #patientvoice

🆕 REPORT. There are no overarching principles that providers and ICBs can use which enable a consistent approach to safety management. This creates a difference in understanding between organisations, including accountability for #PatientSafety within organisations. Read the report: buff.ly/42NpcRt

One year on from the Hughes Report It is one year since I published the Hughes Report on the options for redress for those harmed by #pelvicmesh and #valproate. Read my blog post here: www.patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk/one-year-on-.... #HearHerVoice #WomenBetrayed #AccountabilityNow

I launched the Hughes Report a year ago, on 7 February 2024. I never imagined that a year later I would still be waiting for a full response from the government. I am calling on the Government to respond. #HearHerVoice #WomenBetrayed #AccountabilityNow

A year ago, I launched the Hughes Report calling for redress for those affected by valproate and pelvic mesh. Listen to my interview with ITV to discuss where we are now and why urgent change is still needed.

How to keep safe when getting medicines or treatment online - an article from the General Pharmaceutical Council available via the hub, our platform to share learning for patient safety www.pslhub.org/learn/improv... #medicationsafety

Want to get the most out of your appointments? patientsassoc.bsky.social has created a practical guide to help you prepare, communicate effectively, and make informed decisions about your care. 1/3

Delighted to have met with Co-Chairs of the Patient Safety APPG. 1/3

How are the #PatientSafetyPrinciples living and breathing in your workplace? #PSIRF #PatientSafety Our new Learning Platform gives everyone access to restorative and relational understanding and skills. @pscommissioner.bsky.social @nhsmillion.bsky.social @nhsproviders.bsky.social

Honoured to speak about #PatientSafety and the value of listening to #PatientVoice at the Health Equality Action Lounge @ Davos for the World Economic Forum 2025. Many thanks to Mimi Choon-Quinones for her leadership in global health equity and the focus on working with Patients as Partners #WEF25

Thanks to @ULHT_News for an inspiring visit to hear how the #PatientSafetyPrinciples are supporting your great work to listen and act on all #PatientVoice #MarthasRule #PSIRF #HumanFactors #WMTY #PatientSafety #JustCulture