Emma Symes

Today is #WorldPatientSafetyDay! In a new blog on the hub, we set out the need for a transformation in our approach to patient safety and consider this year’s theme, “Safe care for every newborn and every child”. pslhub.org/learn/patient-… #WorldPatientSafetyDay2025 #WPSD2025 #WPSD

Nurses, midwives, nursing associates, and student nurses, midwives and nursing associates. 📢 We need your help to develop a new professional strategy for nursing and midwifery in England and shape the future of our professions. #teamCNO engage.england.nhs.uk/survey/profess…

WATCH: Prof Susan Hopkins, Chief Medical Advisor at UKHSA speaking about the imported case of #mpox Clade Ib that has been detected in the UK. For more info, read our blog post: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/08/23/mpo…

Following a successful public consultation on the draft Patient Safety Principles, the final version will be launched next week on 23 October – don’t miss them at patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk/principles

Patient safety book - available to pre order today!!!!! So many amazing people collaborating on this ! #patientsafety

@preceptormel @deromeantido @GeorgeFindlay99 @maggiedavies @UHSussex @RiezelPaniza Absolutely, well done!! @deromeantido ⭐️🎉

@deromeantido @GeorgeFindlay99 @maggiedavies @UHSussex @RiezelPaniza Well deserved Derome 👏👏👏 Tagging @ec_symes

Delighted to feel valued and to work in such a positive environment. Thank you so much Matron Ali Ous for the feedback and vouchers. Your leadership is truly inspiring, and your guidance has been immensely helpful to me. #wherebetterneverstops

Ahead of the weekend, we want to make sure you know where to go for care if you need it. A&E departments continue to be very busy so please consider all options before attending. Could you wait to see a GP, pop into a pharmacy or contact 111 for advice? sussex.ics.nhs.uk/your-care/loca…

One year on from the publication of NHS Sussex health and care strategy, Improving Lives Together, we want to hear from local people about their experiences of services in Sussex. What's working well and what needs improvement? bit.ly/haveyoursaysus…

In this week's Weekly Winter Briefing, we cover the latest #COVID19 surveillance data. Here you can find a summary of all the latest figures in our weekly infographic.🔽 You can read the full report here: gov.uk/government/sta…

To ensure the Never Events framework is still meeting its purpose to support the NHS to improve patient safety, we have launched a consultation seeking views on the future of the framework. Find out more and have your say 👉 engage.england.nhs.uk/consultation/n… #NeverEvents #PatientSafety

Don't miss my updated strategy setting out a vision for a new culture for the health system centred on listening to patients - see patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

#Measles can be a serious infection that can lead to complications, especially in young children & those with weakened immune systems. Measles spreads easily but it is preventable. Make sure you & your loved ones are up to date with your #MMR jabs or catch up on any missed jabs.

Christmas is not a time of joy for everyone but remember you are never alone

Looking forward to great day at NHS Sussex Safeguarding conference focusing on health inequalities and how we can work across the system improving lives together @AllisonCannon14 @NHSSussex @NHSsafeguarding @kennygibsonnhs

People with a learning disability are more likely to experience poor mental health than the general population, so we wanted to share @FPLD_Tweets 'Feeling Down' guide on #WorldMentalHealthDay. It includes tips on staying well and visiting your GP. learningdisabilities.org.uk/sites/default/…

Great presentation from Krissie! We cannot completely eradicate AMR but we can definitely help reduce the risks. #SXIPC

Russell and Michelle @ESHTNHS presenting on the National Cleaning Standards at Sussex ICS Infection Prevention development day @shelle038 #SXIPC

Krissie Fowlie discussing the importance of antimicrobial resistance and the importance of stewardship @NHSSussex #SXIPC #antimicrobialresistance

Infection prevention and control Q&A session with some of this morning’s expert speakers #SXIPC @SxHealthandCare

#SXIPC @NHSSussex @Sxhealthandcare Sussex infection Prevention Link Practitioner Development Day 2023 Health and social care staff networking and learning together to prevent healthcare associated infections.