The North East Simulation Network is an inclusive community for simulation-based educators in North East and North Cumbria, welcoming healthcare workers interested in simulation-based education, human factors, and augmented technologies.
Learn about faculty development and training opportunities across the region including both introductory courses and those for more experienced practitioners.
The first Faculty of Patient Safety Resident Doctor Forum took place today on World Patient Safety Day with over 25 resident doctors in attendance. Today's session focused on an overview of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework and thematic review from colleagues at Gateshead NHS Foundation Trust. The forum is a peer trainee initiative led by our Faculty of Patient Safety, with today's session organised and chaired by Dr. James Coates. The North East and North Cumbri
This year’s World Patient Safety Day on 17 September is focused on the theme ”Safe care for non-communicable diseases”. This article explains the aims of the event and the areas it will cover: Theme of World Patient Safety Day 2026 announced - Patient Safety Learning World Patient Safety Day, observed annually on 17 September, is an official WHO global public health day. It was established in 2019 through World Health Assembly resolution WHA72.6 for “Global action on patient
The North East and North Cumbria Faculty of Patient Safety Resident Doctor Forum is a platform dedicated to training the patient safety leaders of the future. Designed for all resident doctors across the North East and North Cumbria, the forum serves as a vital hub to cultivate a deeper understanding of patient safety and accelerate the dissemination of key clinical learning. By highlighting the outstanding contributions of local patient safety teams and providing a space to
