Patient Safety Commissioner
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Professor Henrietta Hughes, champion of #patientvoice and GP
If you want to raise a concern with me please contact: pscenquiries@patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk
If you want to raise a concern with me please contact: pscenquiries@patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk
Progress we make in healthcare and science is because we are standing on the shoulders of giants. Incredible #women in Medicine have found ways to have their voices heard. 1/3
November 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Progress we make in healthcare and science is because we are standing on the shoulders of giants. Incredible #women in Medicine have found ways to have their voices heard. 1/3
Friday 31 October 2025 marked the second anniversary of the Ministerial Advice I made to the DHSC on options for redress for those harmed by valproate and pelvic mesh. 1/4
November 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Friday 31 October 2025 marked the second anniversary of the Ministerial Advice I made to the DHSC on options for redress for those harmed by valproate and pelvic mesh. 1/4
On 31 October, it has been two years since the Patient Safety Commissioner submitted Ministerial Advice to DHSC on options for redress for those affected by pelvic mesh and valproate. 1/4
October 31, 2025 at 1:42 PM
On 31 October, it has been two years since the Patient Safety Commissioner submitted Ministerial Advice to DHSC on options for redress for those affected by pelvic mesh and valproate. 1/4
Thank you so much to the Plexaa team and Patient Champion Carly for showing me the Bloom device and Bloom App at Somerset House. 1/3
October 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Thank you so much to the Plexaa team and Patient Champion Carly for showing me the Bloom device and Bloom App at Somerset House. 1/3
Yesterday I was delighted to launch the Patient Safety Commissioner Impact Paper, which highlighted the work that I have done over my first three years in the role.
You can read the paper in full on my website here:
www.patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk/our-reports/...
You can read the paper in full on my website here:
www.patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk/our-reports/...
September 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Yesterday I was delighted to launch the Patient Safety Commissioner Impact Paper, which highlighted the work that I have done over my first three years in the role.
You can read the paper in full on my website here:
www.patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk/our-reports/...
You can read the paper in full on my website here:
www.patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk/our-reports/...
I am delighted that the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting has re-appointed me to the role of Patient Safety Commissioner for England for another three-year term. 1/2
September 9, 2025 at 12:09 PM
I am delighted that the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting has re-appointed me to the role of Patient Safety Commissioner for England for another three-year term. 1/2
This week I was delighted to have met with the First Do No Harm APPG, to discuss the results of the Dash Review, and the future hosting of the Patient Safety Commissioner with the @mhragovuk.bsky.social.
![Patient Safety Commissioner, Henrietta Hughes, with Sharon Hodgson, chair of the FDNH APPG.
[Note - this photo was taken at a previous meeting]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2gsl7ag352s2tugdpjqe3wj4/bafkreicz7pxii4qp3xjpkws5x3b7hyyn2j67wu4uqyxloavvo5yhuk746q@jpeg)
July 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
This week I was delighted to have met with the First Do No Harm APPG, to discuss the results of the Dash Review, and the future hosting of the Patient Safety Commissioner with the @mhragovuk.bsky.social.
I paid a fascinating visit to London’s St Thomas’s hospital to meet Keith Thompson, Chief Pharmacist and Clinical Director, Pharmacy & Medicines Optimisation today.
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July 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I paid a fascinating visit to London’s St Thomas’s hospital to meet Keith Thompson, Chief Pharmacist and Clinical Director, Pharmacy & Medicines Optimisation today.
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I am delighted that NHS England has published the updated Accessible Information Standard (AIS), and to see how it echoes the recommendations made in my report, 'The Safety Gap'.
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July 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I am delighted that NHS England has published the updated Accessible Information Standard (AIS), and to see how it echoes the recommendations made in my report, 'The Safety Gap'.
www.patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk/our-reports/...
www.patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk/our-reports/...
The Patient Safety Commissioner and MHRA welcome the Dash review of patient safety organisations. Read the full statement here: www.patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk/joint-statem...
PSC and MHRA welcome Dash review of patient safety organisations - Patient Safety Commissioner
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July 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The Patient Safety Commissioner and MHRA welcome the Dash review of patient safety organisations. Read the full statement here: www.patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk/joint-statem...
I welcome the 10 Year Health Plan, specifically the focus on patient voice, transparency and accountability. Working in partnership with patients and listening to what they say leads to more improvement and less harm. 1/2
July 3, 2025 at 10:46 AM
I welcome the 10 Year Health Plan, specifically the focus on patient voice, transparency and accountability. Working in partnership with patients and listening to what they say leads to more improvement and less harm. 1/2
My Annual Report for 2024-25 is out now. Read it on my website www.patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk/our-reports/...
Annual Report 2024-25 - Patient Safety Commissioner
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June 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM
My Annual Report for 2024-25 is out now. Read it on my website www.patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk/our-reports/...
This is the first device to be approved via the Innovative Devices Access Pathway (IDAP).
"NHS to use scalpel-free ultrasound treatment to target tumours"
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"NHS to use scalpel-free ultrasound treatment to target tumours"
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NHS to use scalpel-free ultrasound treatment to target tumours
Liver cancer patients in the UK will be the first in Europe to benefit from the groundbreaking histotripsy procedure that involves no radiation or chemotherapy
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June 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
This is the first device to be approved via the Innovative Devices Access Pathway (IDAP).
"NHS to use scalpel-free ultrasound treatment to target tumours"
www.thetimes.com/article/af4a...
"NHS to use scalpel-free ultrasound treatment to target tumours"
www.thetimes.com/article/af4a...
So excited to join Merope Mills, Chris Subbe, and Ralph So to discuss #MarthasRule and Patient Activated Rapid Response with health leaders at #Quality2025 #BMJ
May 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
So excited to join Merope Mills, Chris Subbe, and Ralph So to discuss #MarthasRule and Patient Activated Rapid Response with health leaders at #Quality2025 #BMJ
Delighted to congratulate Professor Bola Owolabi on her appointment as CQC's Chief Inspector of Primary & Community Services.
Looking forward to the positive impacts she'll make in this pivotal role.
Read more here: www.cqc.org.uk/news/cqc-app...
Looking forward to the positive impacts she'll make in this pivotal role.
Read more here: www.cqc.org.uk/news/cqc-app...
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Read about the appointment of Prof Bola Owolabi as our new Chief Inspector of Primary and Community Services.
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May 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Delighted to congratulate Professor Bola Owolabi on her appointment as CQC's Chief Inspector of Primary & Community Services.
Looking forward to the positive impacts she'll make in this pivotal role.
Read more here: www.cqc.org.uk/news/cqc-app...
Looking forward to the positive impacts she'll make in this pivotal role.
Read more here: www.cqc.org.uk/news/cqc-app...
Scotland has appointed Karen Titchener as its first Patient Safety Commissioner—a vital move to amplify patient voice and enhance safety.
Looking forward to working with her in future, collaborating and sharing insights to promote #patientsafety.
Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Looking forward to working with her in future, collaborating and sharing insights to promote #patientsafety.
Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Patient safety commissioner for Scotland recruited
After two failed recruitment rounds a candidate for Scotland's first ever patient safety commissioner has been found.
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May 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Scotland has appointed Karen Titchener as its first Patient Safety Commissioner—a vital move to amplify patient voice and enhance safety.
Looking forward to working with her in future, collaborating and sharing insights to promote #patientsafety.
Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Looking forward to working with her in future, collaborating and sharing insights to promote #patientsafety.
Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Excited to join patients, policy makers, regulators and technology pioneers at Responsible AI to discuss how we can improve patient safety and outcomes using assisted technology and AI.
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See the video here: vimeo.com/1079776733
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See the video here: vimeo.com/1079776733
April 29, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Excited to join patients, policy makers, regulators and technology pioneers at Responsible AI to discuss how we can improve patient safety and outcomes using assisted technology and AI.
@gstt-nhs.bsky.social
See the video here: vimeo.com/1079776733
@gstt-nhs.bsky.social
See the video here: vimeo.com/1079776733
Read a new report by the RNID and @signhealth.bsky.social, on the accessibility of healthcare for people who are deaf or have hearing loss. Read the report here
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Hidden NHS scandal putting millions of lives at risk
A damning new report released today (24 April) by RNID and SignHealth, reveals serious and widespread failings affecting access to healthcare for over 6 million adults in England who are deaf or have ...
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April 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Read a new report by the RNID and @signhealth.bsky.social, on the accessibility of healthcare for people who are deaf or have hearing loss. Read the report here
rnid.org.uk/2025/04/hidd...
rnid.org.uk/2025/04/hidd...
I joined Charlotte St John-Palmer at Circle Health Group's Director of Clinical Services and Quality & Risk Managers Annual Conference, to present on the #PatientSafetyPrinciples
April 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I joined Charlotte St John-Palmer at Circle Health Group's Director of Clinical Services and Quality & Risk Managers Annual Conference, to present on the #PatientSafetyPrinciples
Honoured to speak at the 7th Ministerial #GPSSManila Philippines, hosted by The Hon Secretary Ted Herbosa.
If ever there was a time for global cooperation and collaboration for the vital issue of #PatientSafety, it's now.
🧵 Some reflections:
If ever there was a time for global cooperation and collaboration for the vital issue of #PatientSafety, it's now.
🧵 Some reflections:
April 7, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Honoured to speak at the 7th Ministerial #GPSSManila Philippines, hosted by The Hon Secretary Ted Herbosa.
If ever there was a time for global cooperation and collaboration for the vital issue of #PatientSafety, it's now.
🧵 Some reflections:
If ever there was a time for global cooperation and collaboration for the vital issue of #PatientSafety, it's now.
🧵 Some reflections:
I joined Anna Walsh and researcher Mags Watson at the launch of our new research report 'The Safety Gap'; on safety and accessibility of medicines and medical devices for people with sensory impairment.
Read the report here: www.patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk/our-reports/...
Read the report here: www.patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk/our-reports/...
April 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I joined Anna Walsh and researcher Mags Watson at the launch of our new research report 'The Safety Gap'; on safety and accessibility of medicines and medical devices for people with sensory impairment.
Read the report here: www.patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk/our-reports/...
Read the report here: www.patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk/our-reports/...
Listen to my interview on BBC Radio 4 Today about Martha's Rule. From 2:37:27
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March 28, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Listen to my interview on BBC Radio 4 Today about Martha's Rule. From 2:37:27
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It was wonderful to be joined by patients and their supporters for the Westminster Hall debate on the first anniversary of the Hughes Report. #redressnow
March 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
It was wonderful to be joined by patients and their supporters for the Westminster Hall debate on the first anniversary of the Hughes Report. #redressnow
Listen to my interview with @lewisgoodall.com on ‘The News Agents’ podcast, talking about #valproate. From 24:25
#redressnow
#redressnow
NEW: Weekend News Agents
A special ep on one of the most shocking scandal I’ve reported on: the generation of disabled children created by the British state. A responsibility it is still refusing to pay for. The shocking story of Sodium Valproate.
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A special ep on one of the most shocking scandal I’ve reported on: the generation of disabled children created by the British state. A responsibility it is still refusing to pay for. The shocking story of Sodium Valproate.
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Special report: A scandal 'bigger than Thalidomide'
Podcast Episode · The News Agents · 21/03/2025 · 45m
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March 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Listen to my interview with @lewisgoodall.com on ‘The News Agents’ podcast, talking about #valproate. From 24:25
#redressnow
#redressnow
Listen to my interview on BBC Women’s Hour with Nuala McGovern, about the harms caused by valproate, and the need for a redress scheme.
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Woman's Hour - Country singer Lainey Wilson, Sodium Valporate, Women and war in fiction - BBC Sounds
Grammy award-winning country singer Lainey Wilson explains why country is cool again.
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March 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Listen to my interview on BBC Women’s Hour with Nuala McGovern, about the harms caused by valproate, and the need for a redress scheme.
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