HSSIB flags patient safety risks across regional care pathways

The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) has flagged patient safety risks across regional care pathways, warning that unclear roles, limited oversight and inconsistent information sharing can limit how risks are identified and managed across NHS organisations.

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HSSIB flags patient safety risks across regional care pathways

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New data shows the HPV vaccine is saving lives from cervical cancer

New data shows the HPV vaccine is saving lives from cervical cancer

Sold-out London summit to showcase AI innovation in women's health, and define what responsible innovation looks like

Sold-out London summit to showcase AI innovation in women's health, and define what responsible innovation looks like

UKHSA publishes first Health Security Risk Assessment in boost to pandemic preparedness

UKHSA publishes first Health Security Risk Assessment in boost to pandemic preparedness

Staff shortages cause dangerous delays to cancer diagnosis

Staff shortages cause dangerous delays to cancer diagnosis