The use of locum doctors in the NHS: understanding and improving the safety and quality of care
Doctors working in temporary positions (known as locums) are a key component of the medical workforce and provide necessary flexibility and additional capacity for NHS organisations and services. There have been concerns about the quality and safety of locum practice...
Great Northern Research Conference (21-22 Nov 2023)
Blog by Dr Lisa Riste Sometimes you end up where you’re meant to be…and realise you’ve come full circle In the Summer, Darren Ashcroft (director of the NIHR GM PSRC) asked if I’d seen the announcement for CRNs Great Northern Research Conference (Day 1 Life Sciences...
NIHR PSRC Economics of Safety Network Launch Meeting
In January 2024, the NIHR Greater Manchester PSRC will host a hybrid meeting to launch a working group on Economics of Safety. The NIHR PSRC Economics of Safety Network will aim to facilitate cross-collaboration, idea sharing, and research dissemination across all...
Patients with improved discharge planning less likely to be readmitted, finds study
Patients given transitional care before and during discharge from hospital – such as joint discharge planning follow up visits or phone calls - are less likely to be readmitted according to University of Manchester researchers. The meta study of data from 126trials...
NIHR GM PSRC celebrates its launch in Manchester and Nottingham with two remarkable events
In November, the NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration (GM PSRC) celebrated its launch with two remarkable events that took place in Manchester (6th), and Nottingham (14th). Both events were a resounding success, setting the stage for a future where patient safety is at the forefront of healthcare initiatives. Moreover, they served as a platform to bring together a diverse group of individuals committed to improving patient safety across health and social care.
NIHR GM PSRC Launch Event – November 2023
The NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration (GM PSRC) will mark its official launch with two special events being held in Manchester and Nottingham in November. You are invited to come celebrate with us and hear about our plans to improve patient...
‘Hidden: Adam’s Story’ Interactive Film Launch – World Mental Health Day 10th October 2023
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration Greater Manchester (ARC-GM), Made by Mortals and the NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration (GM PSRC) are pleased to announce the launch of a new and free,...
Meet the Enhancing cultures of safety theme team
An introduction to the team behind the ‘Enhancing cultures of safety’ team at the National Institute for Health and Care Research Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration (NIHR GM PSRC).
Improving medication safety theme in the NIHR GM PSRC
An introduction to the ‘improving medication safety’ theme at the National Institute for Health and Care Research Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration (NIHR GM PSRC).
Preventing suicide and self-harm theme in the NIHR GM PSRC
An introduction to the ‘Preventing suicide and self-harm’ theme at the National Institute for Health and Care Research Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration (NIHR GM PSRC).
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