14-20 September: Celebrating World Patient Safety Day 2026
14 September 2026
World Patient Safety Day (WPSD) is held annually on 17 September. It provides an opportunity to recognise the vital contribution of healthcare professionals to improving patient safety and reducing harm. This year's theme, Safe care for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), highlights the importance of delivering safe, timely and effective care for conditions such as cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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Upcoming Events and Conferences
Lymphoma Management
07–28, September 2026 (22 days)
External Event
British Blood Transfusion Society (BBTS) Annual Conference 2026
15–17, September 2026 (3 days)
Scotland
External Event
Latest evidence on diagnostics for infection management in the adult emergency department: from data into clinical practice
15 September 2026
Webinar
College conference
Patient information
Visit Lab Tests Online-UK to learn about the laboratory tests used by pathologists to diagnose and treat diseases. Lab Tests Online-UK is a free-to-access resource, developed by NHS laboratory professionals. It provides detailed descriptions of tests, conditions and illnesses, and news on the latest advances in laboratory medicine.
The website is non-commercial and free to access, with support provided by the Association for Laboratory Medicine, the Institute of Biomedical Science and the Royal College of Pathologists.
