#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

🎉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...

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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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...

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.

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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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...

SafetyNet webinar | Quality versus safety in healthcare

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

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📢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...

“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...

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...

📢 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...

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...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

#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...

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...

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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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...

🆕 REPORT ➡️ Electronic prescribing and medicines administration: procurement and safety learning in acute hospitals 📖 Read the report: buff.ly/jR5eWM9 #PatientSafety #ePMA #NHS #Healthcare

#Newpaper highlights substandard bowel cancer care for people with learning disabilities. Read more: manchester.ac.uk/about/news/s...

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.

#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...

#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...

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 · 3mo ago

People leaving prison in England can experience avoidable gaps in their medication due to fragmented healthcare systems, poor information sharing, and discharge processes which are sometimes rushed due to release procedures, a new study has revealed.

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...

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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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...

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 Network - SafetyNet@nihrpsrcs.bsky.social · 3mo ago

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...

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...

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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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...

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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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...

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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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...