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National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration (GM PSRC) -- We conduct high quality research to improve patient safety and narrow the gap in health inequalities in England.
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...
The @fbmh-uom.bsky.social is seeking to recruit a Senior Lecturer to join the Division of Pharmacy and Optometry.
Think this could be you? Apply now ⬇️
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
🆕 REPORTS
➡️ Sepsis: investigating under the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF)
Watch a short summary video: buff.ly/wDm6aMW
Read the reports: buff.ly/dKdJQPx
#PatientSafety #NHS #Healthcare #Sepsis #PSIRF
Huge congratulations to Prof Nav Kapur, research lead of our Preventing Suicide and Self-Harm theme, on receiving an Honorary Fellowship of the @rcgp in recognition of his outstanding contributions to general practice and suicide prevention.
🔗 www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2025/06/26/p...
A paper co-funded by the GM PSRC on the impact of locum working on quality & safety has been ranked #3 in BMJ Quality & Safety's Top 5 Articles of 2024!
🎙️ We’ve just recorded a podcast with researchers Jane Ferguson & Kieran Walshe. Stay tuned!
Full paper: qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/33/6...
We’re thrilled to be gathering today with our GM PSRC team to celebrate our achievements and hear updates across our four themes of work. A special highlight is welcoming the first cohort of our Patient Safety Development Award scheme into the room!
#patientsafety #nihr #healthresearch
Sign up for our next SafetyNet webinar: Understanding and measuring emergency doctors’ tolerance of clinical uncertainty on Wednesday 4 June
🔗Book your place:
psrc-network.nihr.ac.uk/2025/05/20/s...
Crucial #HSSIB report identifying key risks across multiple areas that continue to affect the safety of mental health inpatient care.
Red the report ⬇️⬇️
www.hssib.org.uk/patient-safe...
#patientsafety #mentalhealth #safecare
Hattie, Leah and Jenny at Battle Scars HQ
Craft at Battle Scars on the wall
Photo by Emily on the wall
Painting on the wall at Battle Scars
Hattie Cant & I had a brilliant catch up with the fantastic team @battlescars-sh.bsky.social for our @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social KSS #selfharm research. Stunning building, with lovely people in a therapeutic, neurodivergent friendly and warm environment, that is filled with art and hope.
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Receiving this Highly Commended Award is an outstanding recognition of the excellent work carried out by our team in co-designing and delivering open-access resources to share learning and best practice, enabling more meaningful PPIE in suicide prevention research.
Read more on our blog 🔽
👏Congratulations to our team for receiving a 'Highly Commended' Making a Difference Award! This an outstanding recognition of our team's work for better PPI in suicide prevention research!
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Congrats to our fantastic #MS4MHr PPI team. Great recognition for all their incredible PPIE work in self-harm & suicide prevention! #MaDAwards @socialresponuom.bsky.social @ncish.bsky.social @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social @danstears.bsky.social
08.05.2025 18:07 — 👍 10 🔁 7 💬 1 📌 0👏Huge congratulations to @tonyavery.bsky.social, our co-lead for medication safety, on receiving an Honorary Fellowship of the @rpharms.com. A well-deserved recognition of his contributions to prescribing safety, which are crucial in improving #patientsafety!
#medicationsafety #pharmacy
We’re thrilled to launch our new podcast series; Stories of Safety!
Join us for exclusive conversations with leading figures on what #patientsafety means, how it’s been shaped, & what the future holds.
🎙️Listen now to Episode 1 with @shaunlintern.bsky.social :
psrc-yh.nihr.ac.uk/latest/podca...
🆕REPORT: The impact of staff fatigue on patient safety.
Watch a short summary video: youtu.be/22F_qHCpo0o
Read the full report: www.hssib.org.uk/patient-safety-investigations/the-impact-of-staff-fatigue-on-patient-safety/investigation-report/
#PatientSafety #NHS #Healthcare
Interested in how Human Factors & Ergonomics (HFE) can improve patient safety?
Join us on 15 July in Leeds for a summer seminar exploring HFE in #patientsafety research and practice.
📍 The Studio, Leeds
🕤 9:30am–4:15pm
🔗Find out more: psrc-network.nihr.ac.uk/2025/04/16/e...
#HFE #NIHR
✍️Check out the new blog post from GM PSRC!
Dr Richard Bourne explores his experiences with clinical-academic pharmacy practice in Australia, highlighting insights from visits to Melbourne and Brisbane and comparing practices to the UK.
Read more here ⬇️
www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2025/04/17/b...
Join us tomorrow!
Book your place now ➡️ psrc-network.nihr.ac.uk/2025/03/20/s...
📢We have been shortlisted for the @uniofmanchester.bsky.social ‘Making a Difference Awards’ for our work in sharing best practice for public engagement in suicide prevention
Huge congrats to the team 👏
Check out our shortlisted toolkits: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/public-invol...
#patientsafety #nihr
A relevant and much needed report!
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We're delighted to invite you to our upcoming #SafetyNet webinar on Improving the response to adverse events, with Professor Peter Hibbert from the Australian Institute of Health Innovation
📅 Wednesday, 23 April, 12:30–1:30pm (BST)
🔗 Book your place: psrc-network.nihr.ac.uk/2025/03/20/s...
Ever wondered how to foster a better safety culture in your healthcare team? Prof Nicola Mackintosh introduces MOMENTS, a practical resource designed to spark crucial conversations and empower local solutions.
🎧Listen now!
#SafetyCulture
youtu.be/Pco3Hrij-1E?...
We're on LinkedIn!
Follow us here: uk.linkedin.com/company/gm-p...
#PatientSafety #HealthcareResearch #NIHR #ResearchImpact #linkedin
Check out the latest issue of the #SafetyNet newsletter, which brings together recent news and impact from @nihr.bsky.social PSRCs.
In this issue, you’ll find highlights of impactful research advancing patient safety, upcoming opportunities & much more!
psrc-network.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-imp...
We're looking for early career nurses working in critical care units in England for a confidential one-to-one online interview. By taking part, you’ll be helping to shape our study on nursing workload and #PatientSafety.
If you'd like to take part, click here: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2025/01/30/a...
We’re pleased to launch the Public Involvement Front Door, a new resource which combines a values-based approach with practical tips and resources to empower researchers to meaningfully involve public members in their work.
🔗Check it out here: psrc-network.nihr.ac.uk/2025/03/20/t...
