The 12 week consultation ran from February to May 2024 and asked, via an online survey, ‘on balance do you think the Never Events framework is an effective mechanism to support patient safety ...

When the Never Events framework was introduced in 2009, its purpose was clear: identify a specific category of serious ...

“Our clinical plans include providing targeted support for those most vulnerable to viruses to keep them out of hospital, easier access to rescue medicine, and greater use of services like urgent ...

This guidance for NHS trusts sets out the responsibilities and expectations of the senior lead for resident doctor experience (SLRDE) and provides a sample role specification to assist in appointing ...

We explored the issue further, setting up a multidisciplinary working group bringing together professionals from across the trust. The group’s initial task was to review and update the existing policy ...

Martha’s Rule is a patient safety initiative to support the early detection of deterioration by ensuring the concerns of patients, families, carers and staff are listened to and acted upon. It has ...

Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said: “Nurses are the beating heart of the NHS and will be at the forefront of our mission to build a health service fit for the future.

Office for National Statistics projections suggest that the number of births will increase. Alongside this, the Darzi independent investigation highlights that the complexity of pregnancies continues ...

This provisional report is drawn from the StEIS system and includes all patient safety incidents with a reported incident date between April 2025 and July 2025, and which on the 27 August 2025 were ...

Friends and Family Test (FFT) gives patients the opportunity to submit feedback to providers of NHS funded care or treatment, using a simple question which asks how likely, on a scale ranging from ...

Available from Wednesday 10 September, the new e-learning course offers practical, evidence-based advice on how to recognise and support people in crisis, including those experiencing suicidal ...

18. Cross border issues will be taken into consideration in the development of any relevant future service reconfiguration, including statutory duties of consultation. This will be monitored by a ...