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What is diabetes and what actions must be taken to reduce harm?

Leading diabetes charity, Diabetes UK, is calling on the government to prioritise a national recovery plan for long term conditions to prevent delayed diabetes care from causing further harm to the NHS and its patients. The charity has reported that more than 5 million people in the UK are living with diabetes. Their latest estimate […]

Eileen’s story – adjusting to disability whilst awaiting amputation

Former swimming teacher, Eileen isn’t easily daunted but at 66 she’s having to adapt to a new way of life. A failure by her GP and district nurses to send her back to hospital when her ankle became infected following surgery led to multiple surgical operations. Eileen’s compensation from her successful medical negligence claim has […]

HSIB maternity investigations to be taken over by the CQC

Less than two months since the government announced a six-month delay in MNSI’s takeover of Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch’s (HSIB) Maternity Investigation Programme, health ministers have now said that HSIB’s maternity investigations will be taken over by health and social care regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The latest changes to the plans for the future […]

HSIB warns incorrect use of central venous catheters for dialysis may cause air embolus & life-threatening injury

Healthcare watchdog, the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) has warned that incorrect use of central venous catheters in dialysis treatment may cause life-threatening injury from air embolism. The report, Safety risk of air embolus associated with central venous catheters used for haemodialysis treatment, highlights that air embolism, caused by air being allowed to enter the […]

Cauda Equina Syndrome and the new CES Pathway

NHS improvement programme Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) have announced the release of the National Suspected Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) Pathway. Its aim is to provide clarity and clear guidance for doctors and other healthcare clinicians on how to diagnose and effectively treat patients with suspected or confirmed cauda equina syndrome. The CES Pathway […]

The Patient Safety Commissioner’s 100 Days Report

The Patient Safety Commissioner (PSC), Dr Henrietta Hughes OBE FRCGP, has reported on her first 100 days in her new role. The 100 Days Report sets out Dr Hughes’ findings and priorities, based on her experience of listening to patients’ concerns since her appointment in July last year. She concludes that it is clear that […]

HSIB report: Access to critical patient information at the bedside

Healthcare watchdog, HSIB, has published the findings of its national investigation, Access to critical patient information at the bedside. HSIB’s findings and recommendations highlight the risks to patient safety when healthcare staff at the patient’s bedside cannot quickly and accurately access information that is needed to provide patients with emergency care. The report focussed on […]

HSIB’s report on delayed detection of neonatal jaundice is healthcare failing premature and darker-skinned babies?

Healthcare watchdog, HSIB, has published its national investigation report, Detection of jaundice in newborn babies. The report follows HSIB’s investigation into delays in diagnosis of jaundice, a common condition in newborn babies that if left untreated can cause brain injury from kernicterus. The report highlights that white-skinned bias and gaps in national guidance and medical […]