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HSJ LocalVirtual ward patient died due to failure to transfer him to hospital
The death of a man being cared for on a virtual ward was the result of a “catalogue of failings” by two trusts, a coroner has ruled.
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NewsInquiry trust told to act on rise in inpatient deaths
Commissioners have demanded an action plan after an “increase of inpatient deaths” at a mental health trust already subject to a statutory inquiry into at least 2,000 deaths.
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NewsGovernment accused of ‘suppressing’ concerning maternity report
Leading campaigners have accused ministers of “suppressing” a report that is understood to set out significant concerns raised by families harmed by their experiences of maternity care investigations.
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CommentWhat if inquiries rehearsed their recommendations?
As the Thirlwall Inquiry highlights NHS patient safety, systems simulation can help test inquiry recommendations before they reach real wards and patients
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Expert BriefingPatient Safety Watch: Recognising risk, listening to patients and acting early
HSJ hosts the Patient Safety Watch newsletter, written by Patient Safety Watch chair Jeremy Hunt
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NewsAt least 20% of baby deaths ‘potentially avoidable’
At least a fifth of baby deaths last year may have been preventable, with this estimate considered “a minimum”, an analysis of thousands of care reviews has concluded.
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NewsWorst-rated trust gets new CEO for six months
The worst-rated acute trust in England has hired an experienced interim chief executive while its incumbent takes leave.
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NewsPatients face risk of harm as hospital group splits
Details of the serious concerns raised by the Care Quality Commission about the collapsing Humber Health Partnership hospital group have been uncovered by HSJ.
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NewsPublic inquiries a costly ‘knee jerk’, warns chair
The chair of a major public inquiry has admitted they are often “hugely expensive”, time-consuming, and popular with politicians who are keen to pass the buck to the next minister.
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HSJ AwardsHSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026: Best Use of Integrated Care and Partnership Working in Patient Safety Award
WINNER Primary Care Gambling Service Safer NHS Care Through Integrated Gambling Harm Support
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HSJ AwardsHSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026: Developing a Positive Safety Culture Award
WINNER University Hospitals Birmingham FT Listen, Learn, Share
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HSJ AwardsHSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026: Digital Clinical Safety Initiative of the Year
WINNER University Hospitals Birmingham FT Alfa Controlled Drug Software
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HSJ AwardsHSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026: Harnessing a Human Factors Approach to Improve Patient Safety Award
WINNER Royal Devon University Healthcare FT Minutes Matter: Redesigning Hyperacute Stroke Care at Pace
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HSJ AwardsHSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026: Improving Medicines Safety Award
WINNER NHS Greater Manchester and Manchester University FT Improving Opioid Stewardship
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HSJ AwardsHSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026: Improving Safety and Outcomes for Minority Ethnic Communities
WINNER Alliance for Better Care CIC From Crisis to Safety – A Scalable Inclusion Health Model for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
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HSJ AwardsHSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026: Improving Safety for Older People Initiative of the Year
WINNER South Tees Hospitals FT PROACT - Community Led Parkinson’s Care
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HSJ AwardsHSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026: Maternity, Midwifery and Neonatal Safety Initiative of the Year
WINNER The Dudley Group FT Reducing Regional Escalation Within the Acute Maternity Setting
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HSJ AwardsHSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026: Mental Health Safety Improvement Award
WINNER Kent and Medway Mental Health Trust MRAP – Minimal Risk Activity Packs
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HSJ AwardsHSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026: Neighbourhood and Community Health Safety Initiative of the Year
WINNER South Tees Hospitals FT PROACT – Community Led Parkinson’s Care
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HSJ AwardsHSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026: Nursing-Led Patient Safety Initiative of the Year
WINNER Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals Group Nurse-Led Remote Rapid Access Angina Clinic