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NHS under pressure: UK only 21st in global patient safety rankings

The UK ranks 21st in global patient safety, far behind Norway, with Imperial College highlighting urgent NHS reforms needed to prevent harm and improve care quality across hospitals and clinics nationwide.

GMC closes NHS Basildon Anaesthetics Unit over patient safety concerns

The General Medical Council imposes conditions on Basildon University Hospital's anaesthetics training after concerns about patient safety.

Patient safety in the age of digital healthcare

The future of healthcare is digital. While the increasing use of technology will bring opportunities, it will also create new risks for patient safety. Nick Woodier from the Health Services Safety Investigations Body reflects on the implementation of various technologies in healthcare and their impact on patient safety.

WHO urges global investment in patient safety for newborn and paediatric care

On World Patient Safety Day 2025, WHO urges global action to protect children from unsafe healthcare.

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