Patient and doctor

Working to make the systems and processes of healthcare safer

About us

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Who we are

We're a partnership between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London.
Our researchers work together to improve patient safety and the quality of healthcare services.

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What we do

We deliver sustainable, high-impact research in patient safety.
Our work supports the dissemination and implementation of patient safety strategies, to make healthcare safer in the NHS and internationally.

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What's new?

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Global collaboration

We're partnering with the World Health Organization to transform the safety of healthcare for patients across the globe.

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Introducing project SAPPHIRE

We're collaborating on a new project that's working to ensure the safe and effective use of precious patient data.

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Hearing birdsong

We're funding a novel idea to explore the use of bird songs to increase engagement with hearing tests and treatment for hearing loss.

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Study with us

Our MSc in Patient Safety offers a fantastic opportunity for healthcare professionals to learn and apply innovative, evidence-based methods to reduce patient harm and improve the quality of care.

Whether you're from a medical or managerial background, this unique course is designed to help you become a leader in patient safety and quality. And we're delighted to be offering five fully-funded places on this programme!

To find out more, download our MSc in Patient Safety course brochure or visit the course website here. Application deadline: 31st August.