Health impacts of eating disorders are complex and long-lasting, NIHR GM PSRC-funded study finds
Eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, can lead to a variety of complex and long-lasting physical and mental health impacts, according to a new study funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Greater Manchester...
Study funded by the NIHR GM PSRC exposes cancer care deficit for patients with learning disabilities
Read the stories in the media:Sky NewsBBCITV NewsRead the full paper. People in England with a learning disability have a higher risk of cancer, especially before age 50, according to a study funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Greater...
Webinar | Enhancing local safety cultures in perinatal care: introducing the MOMENTS framework
This webinar will explore the application of the MOMENTS framework (Meanings, Competencies and Materials in Everyday Team Safety) as a practical tool for enhancing local safety cultures across healthcare settings, with a particular focus on perinatal services. Date:...
Podcast: Neonatal care recommendations for preterm babies could help save lives
To mark World Patient Safety Day 2025, a special episode of Voices for Safety Podcast explores how NIHR-funded research is helping improve care for pre-term babies through the PremPath study, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) NIHR...
‘Listen to us as parents’: study highlights parents’ overlooked role in paediatric medication safety in English hospitals
This year’s World Patient Safety Day, observed on 17 September (Wednesday), brings attention to the critical need to strengthen safety for children and newborns in healthcare. With the theme Safe care for every newborn and every child, the World Health Organization...
Applications now open for the NIHR GM PSRC Patient Safety Research Development Award (Round 2)
We are delighted to announce that applications are now open for Round 2 of the NIHR GM PSRC Patient Safety Research Development Award, an initiative designed to support aspiring patient safety researchers in taking the next step in their careers.Whether you’re a...
New Podcast Episode: Locum Doctors, NHS System and Patient Safety
What is it really like to work as a locum doctor in the NHS? In this episode of Voices for Safety, we explore the challenges, opportunities, and patient safety implications of locum working with researchers Dr Jane Ferguson and Prof Kieran Walshe. From professional...
Empowering Future Leaders in Patient Safety Research: Introducing the GM PSRC Development Award Holders
We are delighted to welcome the first cohort of six Patient Safety Development Award holders to the NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration (GM PSRC). These outstanding individuals demonstrated their commitment to improving patient safety through...
Reflecting on Connection, Collaboration, and Impact – NIHR GM PSRC Team Meeting – 13 June 2025
The NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration (GM PSRC) Team Meeting on 13 June 2025 was a resounding success, bringing together a vibrant community of researchers, professional services and public contributors united by a shared mission: to...
A Day of Insight, Inspiration and Connection – NIHR GM PSRC ECR Networking Event – 18 June 2025
On 18 June 2025, the NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration (GM PSRC) hosted a vibrant and energising Early Career Researcher (ECR) Networking and Development Day. With 20 enthusiastic attendees, including PhD students and Development Award...






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