Join the Patient Safety Partners Network

Summary

Patient Safety Partners (PSPs) are being recruited by NHS organisations across England as part of NHS England’s Framework for involving patients in patient safety. 

This page explains: 

• What a Patient Safety Partner is.
• What the Patient Safety Partners Network is.
• How to join the Network.
• How members are benefiting.

Content

What is a Patient Safety Partner?

Patient Safety Partners can be patients, relatives, carers or other members of the public who want to support and contribute to a healthcare organisation’s governance and management processes for patient safety. 

What is the Patient Safety Partners Network (PSPN)?

The Patient Safety Partners Network is for Patient Safety Partners, in both paid and voluntary positions within NHS organisations, whose role is to improve patient safety.

It is hosted on the hub by the charity Patient Safety Learning, who provide a monthly drop-in session, sometimes with guests, to talk through topical and relevant issues. This facilitates information sharing, peer support and safe space for discussion. The Network has over 200 members.

How can I join the Network?

Membership is open to people who are:

• UK hub members (it’s free)
• in a health or care service provider organisation
• in a Patient Safety Partner role.

Membership is open to PSPs from Integrated Care Boards, mental health, ambulance, acute and community trusts, as well those from NHS England, independent providers and the third sector.

You can join by signing up to the hub today. When putting in your details, please tick the Patient Safety Partners Network (PSPN) option in the ‘Join a private group’ section.

If you are already a member of the hub, please email [email protected]. 

I am a Patient Safety Partner – how will I benefit from joining the Network?

We asked some of the Patient Safety Partners who are members of the Network to share their thoughts…

“The PSP network has given me the confidence to challenge some things at my Trust and reassured me in terms of what I can be doing and how I can be positively involved in patient safety.” Sue Strudwick, Patient Safety Partner at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust.

“I have learned so much in my time as a network member and the generous advice and support I have received from colleagues is worth its weight in gold, I really recommend you give it a go- give it a try and I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.” Marion Endicott, Patient Safety Partner at South West London Integrated Care Board.

“The PSPN is valuable and important to me as a sounding board & shared experience forum, providing support with a shared goal in promoting patient safety.” Joanne Foley, Patient Safety Partner at NHS Essex Integrated Care Board.