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Prof Jane Sandall CBE FMedSci
@sandallj.bsky.social
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Maternal Health Services and Systems, Safety, quality and implementation. Social Science researcher and midwife.
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/slcps/our-departments/department-of-women-childrens-health
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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
August 28, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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‘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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July 11, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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Congratulations Naomi and claire @arc-southlondon.bsky.social
hsruk.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! 🎉
July 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Lucian Leape, Whose Work Spurred Patient Safety in Medicine #obitpix #lucianleape #surgeon #patientsafety #artofinstagram #brushdrawing #illustration #portraitdrawing
July 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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🚨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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June 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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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.
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May 26, 2025 at 7:17 AM
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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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May 26, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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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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May 26, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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patientsafetylearning.org
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⬇️
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HSIB report: Investigation into the design and safe use of portable oxygen systems (November 2018)
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May 26, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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So Well deserved. Congratulations 🎉🎉
kingscollegelondon.bsky.social 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 ⬇️

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May 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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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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May 7, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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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

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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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May 18, 2025 at 5:48 AM
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internationalmidwives.org
🌍 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!

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May 1, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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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
May 1, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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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
May 5, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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internationalmidwives.org
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
May 5, 2025 at 5:49 AM
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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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March 28, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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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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March 24, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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"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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NHS maternity care: What are the problems at the heart of its failures?
An inquest into the death of Ida Lock has shone light on repeat mistakes - and wider failures in certain hospitals across England
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March 24, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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March 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Just a few days to go until we announce the winners of the NIHR Impact Prizes 🎉 Who will take the top spots? Find out on Thursday! Winners will be revealed at an event hosted by our CEO Prof @LucyChappell2 Learn more about the finalists: https://t.co/ZMXutAHQes https://t.co/LisBJYK7wU
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March 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Are you considering a PhD in applied health or social care research? Or do you support doctoral researchers in their career development? Join us for a one-hour webinar to learn about the new NIHR Doctoral Award, which replaces the DF, DCAF, and DLAF schemes. This session will https://t.co/XIwcv2cDsx
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March 18, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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National Institute for Health and Care Research on X: "We're looking for committed individuals representing social care, research funders & industry to join our Impact Advisory Board. If you have a passion for health & social care research & an interest in improving services, we'd love to hear from you: https://t.co/XwfRwcOGhV https://t.co/QlpRoC8FUN" / X
We're looking for committed individuals representing social care, research funders & industry to join our Impact Advisory Board. If you have a passion for health & social care research & an interest in improving services, we'd love to hear from you: https://t.co/XwfRwcOGhV https://t.co/QlpRoC8FUN
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March 18, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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March 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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RoyalCollegeObsGyn on X: "The College is leading a ground-breaking initiative to identify the top priorities for research into the health of women and people in the UK. We have extended the deadline for our survey until Sunday 23 March, so there is still time to have your say: https://t.co/JPQZMqWkqu https://t.co/Mhw06eOgWj" / X
The College is leading a ground-breaking initiative to identify the top priorities for research into the health of women and people in the UK. We have extended the deadline for our survey until Sunday 23 March, so there is still time to have your say: https://t.co/JPQZMqWkqu https://t.co/Mhw06eOgWj
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March 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM