Dr Henrietta Hughes, the first ever patient safety commissioner for England, began the role earlier this month.

In her new position, Dr Hughes will be an independent point of contact for patients. The intention of the role is to use patients' insight to help the government and healthcare system in England listen to and act on patient's views. This will be used to promote patient safety particularly in regard to medicines and medical devices.

The patient safety commissioner can be contacted at commissioner@patientsafetycommissioner.org.uk.

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