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HSSIB abolition dropped from Health Bill

By Lee Peart 26 October 2026

Plans to abolish the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) and merge its functions with the CQC have been dropped in a Health Bill amendment.

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HSSIB identifies 'immediate risk to patient safety' in electronic referral service

By Lee Peart 22 October 2026

An ‘immediate risk to patient safety’ has been identified by the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) in an investigation into electronic patient record (EPR) systems and electronic r...

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HSSIB highlights 'recurring issues' with EPR systems that can 'create safety risks'

By Liz Wells 27 November 2025

There are 'recurring issues' with the design and implementation of EPR systems that can 'create safety risks', a new report reveals.

CORRIDOR CARE

Official investigation into corridor care unveiled

By Liz Wells 27 August 2025

The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) has confirmed it will begin investigating the prevalence of patients being treated in ‘temporary care environments’.

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HSSIB highlights importance of national response to maternity safety concerns

By Liz Wells 19 August 2025

Challenges in maternity and neonatal safety are the result of systemic issues at a national level, rather than isolated issues within local areas, a new report finds.

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Importance of effective patient information sharing between NHS services revealed by report

By Liz Wells 14 August 2025

The importance of sharing patient information between services effectively and ensuring patients are confident in medication self-administration before hospital discharge, has been revealed by a n...

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Reports highlight ongoing challenges in early diagnosis of sepsis

By Liz Wells 25 June 2025

The recognition of sepsis remains an urgent and persistent safety risk, despite extensive national work and awareness campaigns, according to three reports published by HSSIB.

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