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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...

REGULATION

'Cosmetic cowboys' face unlimited fines

By Lee Peart 21 October 2026

Ill-qualified practitioners ‘cosmetic cowboys’ face unlimited fines under new proposals announced by the Government.

HSSIB

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.

NHS PATIENT SAFETY INCIDENT RESPONSE FRAMEWORK

Mixed report

24 November 2025

Reflections on the implementation of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework, from by Kate Jury, managing partner of Niche Health and Social Care Consulting

GMC

GMC reviews key workplace and patient safety guidance

By Liz Wells 31 October 2025

The GMC has launched a review of key guidance to doctors, physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs)

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’.

HSSIB

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.