Action is needed to improve access to specialist diabetes care for adults who self-administer insulin and live with a mental health problem. Gaps between services are putting vulnerable patients at risk. Read the report: buff.ly/Q6LwQtI #Diabetes #MentalHealth #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek

Join us for the upcoming seminar of our NIHR SafetyNet Patient Safety Health Economics Working Group (HEWG) - Adoption of clinical pharmacist roles in primary care: longitudinal evidence from English general practice Find out more: psrc-network.nihr.ac.uk/2026/02/25/w...

🚨 New paper! Study reveals major inequalities for men with learning disabilities diagnosed with #prostatecancer. They’re more likely to have symptoms but less likely to receive PSA tests, referrals, biopsies or timely diagnoses. Read more: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/02/20/n...

What are “transitions of care” and why do they matter for patient safety? In this episode of #VoicesforSafety, our experts explain why patients are most vulnerable when moving between services, and what can be done to reduce harm. 🎧 Listen now: psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2025/12/05/l... #patientsafety

On #WorldCancerDay, check out HSSIB's latest blog by Scott Hislop, reflecting on the impact of seven past investigation reports that touch on care for patients with cancer. Read here: www.hssib.org.uk/news-events-...

On #WorldCancerDay we’re spotlighting our research showing major inequalities in cancer care for people with learning disabilities. Improving safety and access for every patient must remain a priority. 🔗 www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2025/11/17/s... @mencap.org.uk @officialuom.bsky.social #patientsafety

🚨 Calling all voluntary & community orgs in Greater Manchester! Join us on 26 Feb to co‑create patient safety partnerships with NIHR GM PSRC. Your insights matter - help shape safer, more equitable care. 🔗Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/co-creatin... #PatientSafety #GreaterManchester

Great to see our podcast spotlighted by @patientsafetylearning.org. Listen now to hear more about how care gaps can impact patient safety: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2025/12/05/l...

Great energy at our first 2026 all‑team meeting! From LGBTQIA+ inclusion to ethnography, health economics and inspiring PhD spotlights - the day was full of insight and shared learning. ➡️Read the blog: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2026/01/22/r...

It was such a pleasure to host the first SafetyNet Symposium in Manchester back in October! We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make the day such a huge success. Catch up on the full event roundup, including all recordings & posters: psrc-network.nihr.ac.uk/2025/12/05/t...

💬As 2025 draws to a close, I want to express my sincere thanks for your hard work and invaluable contributions over the last 12 months. We've achieved so much together in 2025, and I couldn’t be prouder of the team we're. Wishing you all a restful break and a happy New Year!

Prof TonyAvery, our co-lead for medication safety, joined Liz Tucker's podcast to talk about how we can make prescribing safer. He shares the changes he'd like to see to enable patients to make genuinely informed decisions. ➡️Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/231T... #patientsafety #nihr #nhs

Thank you to everyone who joined our recent webinar on enhancing local safety cultures in perinatal care! We introduced the MOMENTS framework, designed to strengthen local safety cultures across healthcare settings. 👉Recording here: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2025/12/04/w... #patientsafety #nihr

📢The final #SafetyNet newsletter of the year is here, featuring a special roundup of our Symposium on Tackling Inequities in Patient Safety - including recordings & more! Explore for research impact from the NIHR PSRCs across the country: mailchi.mp/363ed65d39a3...

🔊 New Podcast! Transitions in care are high-risk moments for #patientsafety; whether from hospital to home, mental health settings to community, or across specialties. In this new episode, we dive into research insights for safer care transitions. Listen now: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2025/12/05/l...

A lot is being done to reduce medication errors in primary care — but what works & at what cost? Our new systematic review in #PharmacoEconomics explores cost-effective ways to improve #MedicationSafety in primary care, pharmacies & care homes. 🔗 Read more: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2025/12/01/w...

🚨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...

🔎 We're hiring! We're seeking a Research Associate to join our Developing Safer Health and Care Systems research theme, who will specifically focus on a study to enhance safety and equity in maternity care. Find out more and apply: www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

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: psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2025/11/03/w... @socscihealth.bsky.social

#HSSIB latest report emphasises how electronic patient record (EPR) systems still contribute to patient care being missed, delayed or recorded incorrectly. This is despite national recommendations and actions intended to reduce risks. ➡️Read the report: www.hssib.org.uk/patient-safe...

#NewPaper: Eating disorders have long-term health impacts beyond recovery. Our study in #BMJMedicine shows higher risks of renal failure, liver disease, osteoporosis & mental health challenges for years after diagnosis. Integrated care is key. 🔗 www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2025/11/19/h...

"People with a learning disability don’t get listened. They think you’re crying wolf", said Annabell Downey to #SkyNews. Her late cancer diagnosis reflects a critical and wider issue highlighted in our new study on inequalities in cancer care. Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOo8...

📰In the news! Our research on cancer diagnoses, referrals, and survival among people with learning disabilities in the UK reveals an urgent need to improve detection and care for this population. Read the BBC coverage⬇️ bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Today is #WorldPrematurityDay - did you know premature birth remains a leading cause of death among children under 5? Listen now to our latest Voices for Safety episode exploring how care for preterm babies can be safer & more equitable⬇️ www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2025/11/17/p... #patientsafety #nihr

Our new study in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe reveals major cancer care gaps for people with learning disabilities. They’re 70% more likely to develop cancer before 50, get less treatment, and have poorer outcomes. 🔗 www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2025/11/17/s... #patientsafety @mencap.org.uk

This #MedSafetyWeek, we’re amplifying parent voices in paediatric care 🎧 In our latest Voices for Safety episode, Dr Adam Sutherland & Heidi Ridgewel explore how involving parents in medication decisions can prevent harm. Listen now ⬇️ youtu.be/0wayUolkPII?...

Upcoming event featured on the hub today: ▶️ @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social webinar - Enhancing local safety cultures in perinatal care: introducing the MOMENTS framework 🗓️ Monday 1 December 2025 ⏰ 2-3pm GMT More details on the hub below⬇️ www.pslhub.org/events/event... #patientsafety

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...

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

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! 🙌

🚨 Final call! Applications for Round 2 of the NIHR GM PSRC Patient Safety Research Development Award close Monday, 20 October. 🔗 Find out more and apply: psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/development-... #PatientSafety #ResearchOpportunity #HealthcareInnovation #NIHR #CareerDevelopment

In our latest Voices for Safety episode, researcher @drjulieroberts.bsky.social breaks down how ethnography is helping us understand the everyday routines, decisions, and challenges in preterm baby care. 🎧 Listen now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqLV... #WorldPatientSafetyDay #PatientSafety #NIHR

In our #WorldPatientSafetyDay podcast, we hear from Heidi Ridgewell, a mum and advocate whose son was harmed by a preventable medication error. 🎧 Listen to how lived experience and research are coming together to drive change in paediatric safety: youtu.be/0wayUolkPII?...

We held a Q&A session today for those interested in applying to our Patient Safety Research Development Award. Missed the call? You can watch the recording here: youtube.com/watch?v=J6mN... 🗓️Apply by 20 Oct!

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/

Want to learn more about our #PatientSafety Research Development Award? Join our Q&A webinar session on Thursday, 25 Sept, from 1–2pm. Sign up: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

📢 On Wednesday, we’re launching two special podcast episodes to mark #WorldPatientSafetyDay! 1️⃣ The Hidden Role of Parents in Paediatric Medication Safety 2️⃣ Patient Safety from the Start: Caring for Pre-Term Babies Available on streaming platforms from 17 Sept. Stay tuned!

Considering applying for our Patient Safety Research Development Award? Hear from John Sainsbury, a member of our first cohort, as he shares his experience so far. 📅 Join our webinar on Thursday, 25 Sept to learn more 🔗https://www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/development-award/

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay Identifying and reducing suicide and self-harm risk is one of our top research priorities to improve patient safety. Our Preventing Suicide and Self-harm team has had two papers published this week: 🧵1/3

🚨Applications are now open for Round 2 of our Patient Safety Research Development Award! We’re inviting professionals in the Northwest & East Midlands to help advance patient safety across health and care settings 🗓️Join our webinar on 25 Sept 🔗 www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/development-...

📢New paper explores how locum doctors navigate NHS systems and the impact on patient safety. The authors - Jane Ferguson & Kieran Walshe - also joined us on our latest podcast episode to discuss their findings Read: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... Listen: bit.ly/45V9rsD

📢 New paper in BJGP explores mental health trends in young people. Between 2010–2022, ADHD diagnoses rose—especially among females aged 20–24—while other psychiatric diagnoses fell below expected levels post-pandemic. 🔗 Read more: bjgp.org/content/earl... #MentalHealth #ADHD #PrimaryCare #BJGP

📢 New paper in BMJ Quality & Safety! A cross-sectional study reveals wide variation in hazardous opioid prescribing across GP practices in England. Key risks linked to deprivation & comorbidities. 🔗 Read more: qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/earl... #OpioidSafety #PatientSafety #PrimaryCare

🎙️New Podcast Episode! What’s it really like to be a locum doctor in the NHS? Dr Jane Ferguson and Prof Kieran Walshe unpack the challenges, opportunities and patient safety implications of locum working. Listen now: youtu.be/GKvTOaLHH4E Also on all streaming platforms!

We’re thrilled to welcome the first cohort of Patient Safety Development Award holders to our team! Their diverse backgrounds and commitment to improving #patientsafety through research are truly inspiring 🔗Meet the awardees: psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2025/08/13/e... #nihr #ResearchCareers

They step in when the NHS needs them most—yet locum doctors often face isolation, blame, and barriers to learning. 🎙️Hear what our researchers say in our new #VoicesForSafety episode. Listen now: youtu.be/GKvTOaLHH4E Also on all streaming platforms! #patientsafety #nihr

🎙️New Podcast Episode! What’s it really like to be a locum doctor in the NHS? Dr Jane Ferguson and Prof Kieran Walshe unpack the challenges, opportunities and patient safety implications of locum working. 🎧Listen now: youtu.be/GKvTOaLHH4E Also on all streaming platforms!

New paper🚨 Urgent action is needed to tackle GP burnout and boost job satisfaction. Improving work–life balance and reducing presenteeism could help prevent burnout early and support GP retention. 🔗 frontiersin.org/journals/pub... #GPs #NHS #Burnout #HealthPolicy #WorkforceWellbeing #NIHR

A great opportunity for anyone interested in improving accessibility and quality of life for people with sight impairments! Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/innovation...

Our June Team Meeting brought together 45+ researchers & public contributors — all united to improve #patientsafety through impactful research. Huge thanks to Prof Melissa Baysari for sharing insights from @sydney.edu.au on Clinical Decision Support! 🔗 www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2025/06/27/r...