GPs need more structured support following patient safety incidents, NIHR-funded study finds
NIHR-funded researchers have studied the emotional and professional impact of patient safety incidents on General Practitioners (GPs), as well as the crucial support mechanisms that can help them move on from these events. Patient safety incidents (PSIs) are...
New study examines how safety is delivered in NHS virtual wards
Virtual wards, also known as hospital at home, are increasingly being used across the NHS to support people who would otherwise need hospital care to receive treatment and monitoring at home. A new NIHR-funded study explored how safe care is delivered in virtual...
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 rushed due to release procedures, a new study has revealed. According to...
New tool helps people with dementia transition from hospital to community
A new tool designed to support people with dementia when being discharged from mental health hospitals has been co‑designed and evaluated by researchers at The University of Manchester. The SAFER‑Dem intervention shows promise as an effective, patient‑centred approach...
Unequal care: dementia support falls short in poorer neighbourhoods
People living with dementia and their carers in socio‑economically disadvantaged areas experience significant barriers in accessing and navigating primary care, a new study led by University of Manchester has found. Poorer communities often face additional...
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 Event 2026, which took place on 21 April 2026. This award recognises outstanding practice in Patient and Public...
Learning from Oslo: Reflections from the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare
In March 2026, our final-year PhD student James Tawse attended the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare in Oslo, which offered him a valuable opportunity to learn from international experts and share ideas with others working in this space.
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 open to anyone interested in accessing better resources for supporting...
Behind the screen: Exploring Virtual Wards Through Diverse Perspectives
Virtual wards, also known as Hospital at Home, are changing the way care is delivered across the NHS, offering hospital‑level support to patients in the comfort of their own homes. Instead of being admitted to hospital, or after being discharged early, some patients...
Women Driving Patient Safety Research | International Women’s Day 2026
On International Women's Day 2026, we are celebrating the women who are driving innovation and shaping the future of patient safety research across our team. Their expertise, leadership, and lived experience are helping to transform how we understand risk, deliver...
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