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Better understanding of the use of temporary care environments needed to minimise risks to patients

8 January 2026

Temporary care environments, commonly referred to as ‘corridor care,’ are being used across NHS trusts and there are widespread concerns about normalising their use and the impact on patients and sta…
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HSSIB Chair awarded CBE in New Year Honours List

30 December 2025

Ted Baker, Chair of the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB), has been named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the New Year Honours List 2026 for services to healt…
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Ongoing risk of harm linked to electronic patient record systems

27 November 2025

Our latest report emphasises how electronic patient record (EPR) systems still contribute to patient care being missed, delayed or recorded incorrectly. This is despite national recommendations and a…
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Reflecting on our button battery investigation

16 December 2021

As Christmas approaches, Senior Safety Investigator Helen Jones reflects on our button battery investigation and updates on what happened after the high-profile report was published.
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