On 7th February the PSC will launch the Hughes report on redress options for those harmed by pelvic mesh and valproate. In the lead up the launch we hear from Jo Wailling about how restorative practice can heal harm.
Blogs
‘New research demonstrates the life-changing impact of sodium valproate exposure’
Dr Sonia Khanom and Dr Rebecca Bromley outline new research into the impact of valproate.
‘We must combat epistemic injustice’
Organisations who are genuinely interested in the views and experiences of patients, families, carers and the workforce can learn from these experiences. I was very encouraged by the new Secretary of State for health and social care Victoria Atkins MP who recently spoke…
Delivering Meaningful Patient Involvement in ICSs
Recognising good practice and seizing the opportunities to change how the NHS delivers care has the potential to make a huge impact on patient experiences and outcomes. This does not have to mean wholesale reorganisation but the NHS should embrace best practice…
‘Hospital leaders need to embed a safety culture across their organisations’
It is just over a year after we appointed Dr Henrietta Hughes as our first ever Patient Safety Commissioner. She is a champion for patients and promoting their views in relation to the safety of medicines and medical devices…
‘Mandatory Yellow Card reporting is essential to prevent harm’
In the report First Do No Harm, Baroness Cumberlege described the health system as disjointed, siloed and unresponsive. Many changes have taken place since the publication of her report in 2020, not least the establishment of my role as the Patient Safety Commissioner…