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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.
#NewPaper: Eating disorders have long-term health impacts beyond recovery.

Our study in #BMJMedicine shows higher risks of renal failure, liver disease, osteoporosis & mental health challenges for years after diagnosis. Integrated care is key.

🔗 www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2025/11/19/h...
November 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
"People with a learning disability don’t get listened. They think you’re crying wolf", said Annabell Downey to #SkyNews. Her late cancer diagnosis reflects a critical and wider issue highlighted in our new study on inequalities in cancer care.

Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOo8...
Terminal cancer 'wasn't picked up as quick' because of learning disabilities
YouTube video by Sky News
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November 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
📰In the news!

Our research on cancer diagnoses, referrals, and survival among people with learning disabilities in the UK reveals an urgent need to improve detection and care for this population.

Read the BBC coverage⬇️
bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Cancer diagnoses
Researchers say people with learning disabilities have their symptoms investigated less often.
bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Today is #WorldPrematurityDay - did you know premature birth remains a leading cause of death among children under 5?

Listen now to our latest Voices for Safety episode exploring how care for preterm babies can be safer & more equitable⬇️
www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2025/11/17/p...

#patientsafety #nihr
Podcast: Neonatal care recommendations for preterm babies could help save lives
www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk
November 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Our new study in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe reveals major cancer care gaps for people with learning disabilities. They’re 70% more likely to develop cancer before 50, get less treatment, and have poorer outcomes.
🔗 www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2025/11/17/s...

#patientsafety @mencap.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This #MedSafetyWeek, we’re amplifying parent voices in paediatric care 🎧

In our latest Voices for Safety episode, Dr Adam Sutherland & Heidi Ridgewel explore how involving parents in medication decisions can prevent harm.

Listen now ⬇️
youtu.be/0wayUolkPII?...
(1) World Patient Safety Day 2025 | The Hidden Role of Parents in Paediatric Medication Safety
YouTube video by NIHR Greater Manchester PSRC
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November 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Reposted by NIHR Greater Manchester PSRC
Upcoming event featured on the hub today:

▶️ @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social webinar - Enhancing local safety cultures in perinatal care: introducing the MOMENTS framework
🗓️ Monday 1 December 2025
⏰ 2-3pm GMT

More details on the hub below⬇️
www.pslhub.org/events/event... #patientsafety
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 healthc...
www.pslhub.org
November 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM
How can we improve safety culture in perinatal care?
Join us for a webinar introducing the MOMENTS framework, designed to support healthcare professionals in enhancing local safety cultures.

🗓️ 1 Dec, 2-3pm on MS Teams
🔗Register now: www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2025/11/03/w...
November 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Join us for the 9th Annual Memorial Lecture for
Prof Peter Noyce CBE on 19 Nov at 4pm. Prof Bryony Franklin, Director of the NIHR North West London PSRC, will speak on ‘Medication Safety – where have we been, where are we now – and where should we be going?’.
🔗Register: forms.office.com/e/mURN6L2b67
November 3, 2025 at 11:51 AM
It was a real pleasure to host the first SafetyNet Symposium in Manchester! The day wouldn’t have been such a success without the incredible work and support from our amazing team across all six PSRCs.

Thank you all for making it truly remarkable! 🙌
Last Friday, we brought together leading voices in patient safety research for our first NIHR SafetyNet Symposium.

A day of inspiring keynotes, research showcases, and vibrant posters — all driving change in #PatientSafety

🚨Watch this space – a full round-up with recordings is coming soon!
October 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
🚨 Final call! Applications for Round 2 of the NIHR GM PSRC Patient Safety Research Development Award close Monday, 20 October.

🔗 Find out more and apply: psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/development-...

#PatientSafety #ResearchOpportunity #HealthcareInnovation #NIHR #CareerDevelopment
October 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
In our latest Voices for Safety episode, researcher @drjulieroberts.bsky.social breaks down how ethnography is helping us understand the everyday routines, decisions, and challenges in preterm baby care.

🎧 Listen now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqLV...

#WorldPatientSafetyDay #PatientSafety #NIHR
October 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
In our #WorldPatientSafetyDay podcast, we hear from Heidi Ridgewell, a mum and advocate whose son was harmed by a preventable medication error.

🎧 Listen to how lived experience and research are coming together to drive change in paediatric safety: youtu.be/0wayUolkPII?...
September 26, 2025 at 10:27 AM
We held a Q&A session today for those interested in applying to our Patient Safety Research Development Award.

Missed the call? You can watch the recording here: youtube.com/watch?v=J6mN...

🗓️Apply by 20 Oct!
NIHR GM PSRC Patient Safety Research Development Award Round 2 - Find out more and Q&A session
YouTube video by NIHR Greater Manchester PSRC
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September 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Today is #WorldPatientSafetyDay, with the theme safe care for every newborn and every child.

We've prepared two special episodes for you – one on safe care of pre-term babies and the other on paediatric medication safety.

🎧 Listen now: psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/news/podcast/
September 17, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Want to learn more about our #PatientSafety Research Development Award? Join our Q&A webinar session on Thursday, 25 Sept, from 1–2pm.

Sign up: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
September 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM
📢 On Wednesday, we’re launching two special podcast episodes to mark #WorldPatientSafetyDay!

1️⃣ The Hidden Role of Parents in Paediatric Medication Safety
2️⃣ Patient Safety from the Start: Caring for Pre-Term Babies

Available on streaming platforms from 17 Sept.
Stay tuned!
September 15, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Considering applying for our Patient Safety Research Development Award? Hear from John Sainsbury, a member of our first cohort, as he shares his experience so far.

📅 Join our webinar on Thursday, 25 Sept to learn more
🔗https://www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/development-award/
September 11, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

Identifying and reducing suicide and self-harm risk is one of our top research priorities to improve patient safety.

Our Preventing Suicide and Self-harm team has had two papers published this week:

🧵1/3
September 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM
🚨Applications are now open for Round 2 of our Patient Safety Research Development Award!

We’re inviting professionals in the Northwest & East Midlands to help advance patient safety across health and care settings

🗓️Join our webinar on 25 Sept
🔗 www.psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/development-...
September 9, 2025 at 6:30 AM
📢New paper explores how locum doctors navigate NHS systems and the impact on patient safety. The authors - Jane Ferguson & Kieran Walshe - also joined us on our latest podcast episode to discuss their findings

Read: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Listen: bit.ly/45V9rsD
August 20, 2025 at 7:09 AM
📢 New paper in BJGP explores mental health trends in young people.

Between 2010–2022, ADHD diagnoses rose—especially among females aged 20–24—while other psychiatric diagnoses fell below expected levels post-pandemic.

🔗 Read more: bjgp.org/content/earl...
#MentalHealth #ADHD #PrimaryCare #BJGP
Temporal trends in primary care-recorded psychiatric diagnoses and psychotropic medication prescribing among children and young people in the UK: a population-based study
Background Despite growing concerns about young people’s mental health, it remains unclear how rates of psychiatric diagnoses and psychotropic medication prescribing have changed. Aim To investigate…
bjgp.org
August 19, 2025 at 9:02 AM
📢 New paper in BMJ Quality & Safety!

A cross-sectional study reveals wide variation in hazardous opioid prescribing across GP practices in England.
Key risks linked to deprivation & comorbidities.

🔗 Read more: qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/earl...

#OpioidSafety #PatientSafety #PrimaryCare
Examining variations in the prevalence of hazardous opioid prescribing across general practices in England: a cross-sectional study
Background Prescribed opioids are potent analgesics associated with high safety risks due to their adverse effects, drug-drug and drug-disease interactions and potential for dependency. To support the...
qualitysafety.bmj.com
August 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
🎙️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!
#Ep3 Locum Doctors, NHS System and Patient Safety | Voices for Safety Podcast
YouTube video by NIHR Greater Manchester PSRC
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August 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome the first cohort of Patient Safety Development Award holders to our team! Their diverse backgrounds and commitment to improving #patientsafety through research are truly inspiring

🔗Meet the awardees: psrc-gm.nihr.ac.uk/2025/08/13/e...

#nihr #ResearchCareers
August 13, 2025 at 1:52 PM