Safer Healthcare & Biosafety Network

Mounting NHS financial pressures risk undermining workforce safety & wellbeing. Leaders warn that without £3bn extra funding, the NHS faces an impossible choice: balance the books or cut waiting lists. Safety must never be the sacrifice. independent.co.uk/news/uk/politi… #NHS #SHBN

Rising pressure across A&Es shows why safer, more sustainable healthcare environments are vital - for patients and staff. The BBC reports from Whiston Hospital, where innovation meets exhaustion in an overstretched workforce. Read more: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… #NHS #SHBN #BBC

The SHBN and @theRCN were proud to host a Parliamentary Reception on the Safer Handling of Hazardous Medicinal Products - the first time this issue has been formally raised in Parliament. Watch this video to find out more:

Yesterday’s SHBN parliamentary reception was a milestone in recognising the risks of hazardous medicinal products. Thank you to all our partners and speakers who made it possible - together we’re driving change to protect healthcare staff. #SafetyInHealthcare

@iansample reports on the WHO’s warning over rising antibiotic resistance, a growing threat to patients and staff alike. Infection prevention is biosafety. Read more: theguardian.com/world/2025/oct… #AMR #SHBN #HealthcareSafety #InfectionControl

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we highlight @H_S_E's L74 guidance which puts mental health on equal footing with physical health, a vital step for staff safety. Supporting wellbeing isn’t just about compassion, it’s about protection. #HealthcareWorkerSafety #SHBN #mentalhealth

Hazardous medicinal products save lives but can also harm the staff who handle them, with exposure linked to miscarriages and cancer. Protecting workers isn’t just about compliance, it’s about prevention. Read more: shbn.org.uk/safety-for-all/ #Biosafety #HealthcareSafety #SHBN

Those who deliver lifesaving treatments deserve protection too. The SHBN promotes safer handling of hazardous medicinal products to protect healthcare staff and strengthen safety standards across the UK. More: shbn.org.uk #Biosafety #NHS #SHBN

A safe, sustainable NHS depends on a secure and supported workforce. New visa rules risk making it harder for international staff to stay, putting further strain on services. Full story via @guardian: theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/o… #NHS #Workforce #Healthcare

The SHBN highlights the renewed focus on improving access to primary care. Initiatives like Pharmacy First and Modern General Practice are easing GP pressures and improving patient care. Read more via @BBCNews: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… #PrimaryCare #NHS #PharmacyFirst #SHBN

SHBN welcomes this important development. Any step that helps reduce pressure on staff is vital for wellbeing and for maintaining high-quality care: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

‘None of us feel safe’: attacks on A&E nurses double in six years as waits rise theguardian.com/society/2025/a… @guardianscience @denis_campbell

New measures to make it easier for NHS employers in England to take on newly qualified nurses and midwives have been announced by the government. @BBCNews bbc.com/news/articles/…

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is proud to announce its designation as a WHO-Listed Authority (WLA) by the World Health Organization (WHO), joining the ranks of the world’s most trusted regulatory bodies. gov.uk/government/new…

TODAY at 12:00! SHBN webinar: The Invisible Hazard: Tackling Surgical Smoke for Healthcare Worker and Patient Safety. Sign up for FREE now: @8c4ea6f8-4032-4ae3-91ee-612a05746a2f" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/33dedbaa…

🎙️ New #SafetyForAll podcast episode out now! Dr Paul Grime chats with Prof Peter Brennan on how #HumanFactors can reshape healthcare safety – from never events to blame culture, kindness & communication. A must-listen for NHS staff & leaders 👇 open.spotify.com/episode/6g7IjS…

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Safety For All webinar - sign up now! The Invisible Hazard: Tackling Surgical Smoke for Healthcare Worker and Patient Safety. 📅 Date: Wednesday, 2nd April 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM (Midday, BST) 📍 Online Webinar 🎟 Register Here: lnkd.in/exETw2ZS

Featured on the hub today, a report which provides an overview of speeches and panel sessions at third annual Safety for All Conference, which took place last week at the Royal College of Physicians in London pslhub.org/learn/improvin… #patientsafety #staffsafety @_SHBN_

#SFAConference2024 Claire Cox, Patient Safety Management Network, Emma Smith, PSIRF Lead at Northampton General Hospital & Clare Wade Director talking about the introduction of the NHS’ Patient Safety Incident Response Network @ptsafetylearn