The SHBN launches UK’s first campaign to protect healthcare workers from occupational exposure to hazardous medicinal products (HMPs)

16/03/2026

We are delighted to share that the SHBN has officially launched a new campaign Protecting Healthcare Workers: Safer Handling of Hazardous Medicinal Products to raise awareness of the dangers of occupational exposure to hazardous medicinal products (HMPs). Read more

BOPA and PASG publish joint statement on the Safer Handling of Hazardous SACT Drugs

22/12/2025

The Joint BOPA and PASG Position Statement on Safer Handling of Hazardous SACT Drugs outlines a shared commitment to ensuring safe and effective practices in the preparation, handling, administration, and disposal of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and cytotoxic medicines. Read more

Workload Pressure is a Patient Safety Risk

20/10/2025

New polling from the Royal College of General Practitioners warns that excessive GP workloads are putting patient safety at risk, underscoring the urgent need for investment and safe staffing across primary care. Read more

What are hazardous medicinal products, and why do they matter for staff safety?

25/08/2025

Hazardous medicinal products (HMPs) include a wide range of drugs used to treat cancer, autoimmune diseases, and other serious conditions. These medicines are often lifesaving for patients but can pose significant health risks to the healthcare professionals… Read more

Cancer Care Under Pressure: Protecting Staff and Patients in Oncology

04/06/2025

A new Channel 4 FactCheck investigation has revealed that one in three NHS cancer and haematology wards in England are regularly short of nurses. Between January 2023 and November 2024, more than a third of oncology and… Read more

Fragmented Care is Putting Patients and Staff at Risk

10/04/2025

A recent HSSIB report, highlighted by The Guardian, exposes the deep challenges facing England’s health and social care system. It reveals how patients with long-term conditions are being left behind, suffering avoidable harm, distress, and burnout as… Read more

Human Factors Training Course

20/03/2025

The Safer Healthcare and Biosafety Network is calling for improvements in, and between, patient and healthcare worker safety to prevent safety incidents and deliver better outcomes for all. Join us and Professor Rob Galloway, A&E Consultant… Read more

SFA Webinar – The Invisible Hazard: Tackling Surgical Smoke for Healthcare Worker and Patient Safety

24/02/2025

Join us for a crucial discussion on an often-overlooked threat in surgical settings—surgical smoke exposure. The Invisible Hazard: Tackling Surgical Smoke for Healthcare Worker and Patient Safety will delve into the risks posed by surgical smoke, its impact on both healthcare… Read more

Safety For All Conference 2024

09/01/2025

The third annual Safety For All Conference was held at the Royal College of Physicians in London on Tuesday 10th December 2024.  Safety For All is campaigning for patient safety and healthcare worker safety as two sides of the… Read more

Protecting Perioperative Practitioners Webinar

06/12/2024

On 4th December 2024, Safety For All hosted a pivotal webinar titled “Protecting Perioperative Practitioners – A Deep Dive into PPE Standards for Safety in the Operating Theatre”. This event convened over 50 leading experts to discuss the latest… Read more