Patient Safety Commissioner

The Patient Safety Commissioner is an independent role established in the United Kingdom to advocate for patient safety, particularly by amplifying patient voices in the healthcare system. The commissioner works to identify systemic safety issues, promote transparency, and influence healthcare policy to prevent harm and improve care standards across the NHS and other healthcare providers. The position was created following recommendations from the Cumberlege Review, with a mandate to monitor, investigate, and advise on patient safety issues within the UK healthcare sector.