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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) South London @arc-southlondon.bsky.social · Aug 28

A large study in England suggests continuity of midwife care can improve outcomes for Black women and support uptake of breastfeeding 👇

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Quoted text on blue background: “Our findings provide valuable insights to inform the targeted rollout of enhanced continuity of midwife care in underserved and ethnically diverse areas. Further research is now needed to better understand barriers to timely antenatal care and the specific benefits experienced by Black women on this pathway” Professor Jane Sandall, Professor of

Social Science and Women's Health, King’s College London

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Prof Jane Sandall CBE FMedSci @sandallj.bsky.social · Jul 11

‘Support, not blame’: study explores links between children’s social care involvement and maternal deaths
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‘Support, not blame’: study explores links between children’s social care involvement and maternal deaths

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Prof Jane Sandall CBE FMedSci @sandallj.bsky.social · Jul 3

Congratulations Naomi and claire @arc-southlondon.bsky.social

Health Services Research UK @hsruk.bsky.social · Jul 3

Our Patient Led Research Award went to Naomi Carlisle and Claire Garner: IMplementation of the Preterm Birth Surveillance PAthway: a RealisT evaluation (including a realist literature scope). Congratulations! 🎉

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Peter Landau @peterelliotlandau.bsky.social · Jul 3

Lucian Leape, Whose Work Spurred Patient Safety in Medicine #obitpix #lucianleape #surgeon #patientsafety #artofinstagram #brushdrawing #illustration #portraitdrawing

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Sarindi Aryasinghe @sarindiary.bsky.social · Jun 7

🚨New blog: Break the Barriers!🚨

For my PhD, my lived experience partners & I are co-producing research to address #racism in maternity care for Black families in NW London, and we want to share our journey!

🔗 First post + subscribe: bit.ly/3Hw2If4

#BlackMaternalHealth #coproduction #healthequity

Introducing Break the Barriers

Co-producing better maternity care with and for Black, African, Caribbean, and mixed-Black families—grounded in lived experience, advocacy, and research.

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Patient Safety Learning @patientsafetylearning.org · May 26

This year’s World Patient Safety Day on 17 September 2025 is focused on the theme “Safe care for every newborn and every child”. This article explains the aims of the event and the topics it will cover. pslhub.org/learn/organi... #WorldPatientSafetyDay #patientsafety

World Patient Safety Day 2025

This year’s World Patient Safety Day on 17 September is focused on the theme “Safe care for every newborn and every child”. This article explains the aims of the event and the areas it will cover.

pslhub.org

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Patient Safety Learning @patientsafetylearning.org · May 26

Patient-reported harm from NHS treatment or care, or the lack of access to care: a cross-sectional survey of general population prevalence, impact and responses via BMJ Quality & Safety added to the hub. pslhub.org/learn/resear... #patientsafety

Patient-reported harm from NHS treatment or care, or the lack of access to care: a cross-sectional survey of general population prevalence, impact and responses (2 April 2025)

Estimate of the proportion of the general public reporting healthcare-related harm in Great Britain, its location, impact, responses post-harm and desired reactions from healthcare providers

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Patient Safety Learning @patientsafetylearning.org · May 26

Key themes emerging from our ‘Speaking up for patient safety’ interview series - a new blog by Peter Duffy and Helen Hughes featured on the hub this month. www.pslhub.org/learn/cultur... #patientsafety #speakingup

Key themes emerging from our ‘Speaking up for patient safety’ interview series

Helen Hughes and Peter Duffy look at key themes that have come up in the Speaking up for patient safety interview series. They consider the implications of each theme for people who speak up or whistl...

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Patient Safety Learning @patientsafetylearning.org · May 26

This month NHS England has published its Patient safety healthcare inequalities reduction framework. This is for all providers and staff, particularly those implementing strategies to foster a culture of inclusive, safe care. Read more on the hub below⬇️
www.pslhub.org/learn/organi...

HSIB report: Investigation into the design and safe use of portable oxygen systems (November 2018)

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Prof Jane Sandall CBE FMedSci @sandallj.bsky.social · May 22

So Well deserved. Congratulations 🎉🎉

King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · May 22

We are delighted to announce that Professors Ben Blencowe, Andrew Shennan OBE, Philip Newsome, and Jernej Ule have been elected as Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences.

Read more ⬇️

www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-a...

@kingslsm.bsky.social | @kingsioppn.bsky.social

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NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) South London @arc-southlondon.bsky.social · May 7

The GABI study is exploring the experiences of those who give birth under general anaesthetic.

This #WorldMaternalMentalHealthDay, could you or someone you know help improve maternity care by taking part in this valuable research? 👇

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Take Part in the GABI Study

YouTube video by NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South London

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Pregnancy Loss Research Group @pregnancylossie.bsky.social · May 18

Disparities in Stillbirths in England: Analysis of A Population-Based Study of 1.3M Births

Ggenga Kayode, Baskaran Thilaganathan, @sandallj.bsky.social, @tommyscharity.bsky.social's National Centre for Maternity Improvement et al

obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

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OBGYN

Objective To examine the variation in stillbirth rates between different ethnic and socioeconomic groups within each organisational hospital group (health trust). Design National registry study. .....

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International Confederation of Midwives @internationalmidwives.org · May 1

🌍 Join @who.int in marking #IDM2025!

On 5 May, they will host a webinar highlighting midwifery models of care in conflict-affected areas.

You can join this event ahead of our virtual #IDM event — see you there!

who.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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International Confederation of Midwives @internationalmidwives.org · May 1

Don’t miss the Experts' Panel at #IDM2025!

🗓️ 5 May | 🕓 16:00 CEST
🌍 Hear from leaders at @who.int, @unicef.org, @unfpa.bsky.social, ICRC, @ippf.bsky.social, @wfp.org & ICM on why midwives are essential in every crisis.

🔗 Register: zurl.co/p0jxd

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Royal College of Midwives @rcm.org.uk · May 5

Today we mark the International Day of the Midwife and this year's theme is Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis. 'Across the continents and time zones , midwives will be examining this question but also celebrating being midwives' @internationalmidwives.org

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International Confederation of Midwives @internationalmidwives.org · May 5

Happy #IDM2025!

Today we celebrate midwives—essential, trusted, and critical in every crisis.

In a world facing growing emergencies, it’s not if crisis will strike—but when. And when it does, you want midwives there.

Join us to celebrate and advocate🔗 zurl.co/9HXQm

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Prof Jane Sandall CBE FMedSci @sandallj.bsky.social · Mar 28

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National Institute for Health and Care Research on X: "The NIHR Postdoctoral Award is now open! 🚀 Are you an early career researcher looking to build your independence and leadership in health and social care research? The Postdoctoral Award covers salary, project costs & training. 📅 Applications open from 27 March – 3 July https://t.co/llxKsnw1UP" / X

The NIHR Postdoctoral Award is now open! 🚀 Are you an early career researcher looking to build your independence and leadership in health and social care research? The Postdoctoral Award covers salary, project costs & training. 📅 Applications open from 27 March – 3 July https://t.co/llxKsnw1UP

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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · Mar 24

On the importance of ‘bridging’ social capital not just the ‘bonding’ kind
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Poor pupils with richer friends will earn more as adults, study finds

Cross-class friendships boost earnings by £5,100 a year, a study finds. But stark regional disparities highlight the need for greater social mixing

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Ken Spearpoint @kenspearpoint.bsky.social · Mar 24

"The time for inquiry's is over".

This is about professionalism, about accountability, about action, about being active in demanding and delivering patient safety.

There should be no more corporate cover-ups.

@patientsafetylearning.org

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