#MarthasRule
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September 24, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Check our new animation about #MarthasRule, helping explain and promote this vital #NHS #PatientSafety programme to both members of the public and healthcare professionals. Please help us to share!

https://vimeo.com/1133093696?fl=pl&fe=sh
December 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Many people may not know about #MarthasRule. It allows you to ask for a second opinion about care in hospital. It has saved hundreds of lives. More information here:
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
Martha’s rule to be expanded to every A&E in England
System gives patients, loved ones and health workers the right to ask for a second opinion on care
www.theguardian.com
September 22, 2026 at 7:30 AM
No matter how worthy.. no rule or law should be named after an individual. #marthasrule #r4today
September 4, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Took a baby to hospital. Something was v wrong. Fought all day for a dr even to look at her. They did, said “babies do weird stuff” and sent us home, against my wishes and instinct.

“Weird stuff” was clusters of seizures. A “catastrophic” form of epilepsy.

#MarthasRule will save many lives.
September 22, 2026 at 9:09 AM
So grateful to and proud of @meropemills.bsky.social, @paullaity.bsky.social, Martha and Lottie for giving patients and their loved ones a real voice in their hospital treatment through #MarthasRule
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Martha’s rule having ‘transformative effect’, NHS England data shows
Mother of girl who died in 2021 reveals figures on Today programme that are welcomed by national medical director
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2024 at 11:48 AM
Hey, whatever your name is, Health Secretary.
My understanding was that when #MarthasRule was introduced it WAS across the whole of the #NHS , which would have included #Maternity services. #c4news
June 30, 2026 at 6:41 PM
So excited to join Merope Mills, Chris Subbe, and Ralph So to discuss #MarthasRule and Patient Activated Rapid Response with health leaders at #Quality2025 #BMJ
May 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
A new national study led by @NIHRresearch PSRCs will evaluate how #MarthasRule is being implemented across NHS hospitals in England and its impact on patient safety, inequalities and care.

Read more: psrc-network.nihr.ac.uk/2026/06/17/m...
June 24, 2026 at 9:21 AM
"Martha’s Rule ermöglicht es Eltern, bei anhaltender Sorge um den Gesundheitszustand ihres Kindes einen klar definierten Eskalationsweg zu nutzen und bei Bedarf eine unabhängige Beurteilung zu verlangen."

#MarthasRule erinnert an #SpeakUp. 👍🏼

#HumanRessources

www.luks.ch/newsroom/mar...
Martha's Rule wird am Kinderspital Zentralschweiz definitiv eingeführt | Luzerner Kantonsspital
Eltern sehen oft als Erste, wenn mit ihrem Kind etwas nicht stimmt. Die Erfahrungen mit Martha's Rule zeigen: Ihre Beobachtungen systematisch einzubeziehen, stärkt die Patien-tensicherheit. Nach einer...
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July 13, 2026 at 6:21 PM
'This early data highlights how essential the Martha’s rule escalation process will be for patients, families & staff, to help ensure those experiencing acute deterioration can be identified and treated at the earliest opportunity.' #MarthasRule
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Martha’s rule having ‘transformative effect’, NHS England data shows
Mother of girl who died in 2021 reveals figures on Today programme that are welcomed by national medical director
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2024 at 10:17 AM
Thanks to @ULHT_News for an inspiring visit to hear how the #PatientSafetyPrinciples are supporting your great work to listen and act on all #PatientVoice #MarthasRule #PSIRF #HumanFactors #WMTY
#PatientSafety #JustCulture
January 13, 2025 at 4:12 PM
#pwME #MarthasRule has NO place in your care until NHS commissions services for ME (not CFS) UKwide. What Merope Mills uncovered is the role of Patient Safety in hospitals. If you’re in hospital with #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis & worried, ask for the patient safety rep. Thank you Merope <3 Martha
February 22, 2024 at 12:21 PM
Looking forward to speaking at this joint webinar on #MarthasRule with @rebeccalawton.bsky.social

These evaluations involve colleagues from the NIHR Policy Research Unit Quality, Safety and Outcomes, Yorkshire Humber Quality and Safety Research Group, Picker, and @nihrpsrcs.bsky.social
July 17, 2026 at 10:29 AM
New issue alert! 📢

#ClimateEmergency 🌍

@RCPhysicians.bsky.social sustainability leads Mark Harber and @matt-rd-lee.bsky.social commissioned articles on #infectiousdiseases, health service #resilience, #plantbased diets ➕➕

Also #wellbeing, #MarthasRule ... 👇

www.sciencedirect.com/journal/futu...
April 17, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Friday Feature: Martha's Rule⏳💬

If you or someone you know is over the age of 60 and is in need of our support, please call our 24/7 helpline on 0808 808 8141. It is free, confidential, and here to help you today 📞

#Hourglass #SaferAgeing #FridayFeature #MarthasRule
September 25, 2026 at 3:34 PM
We have introduced #marthasrule on our inpatient wards, helping to improve patient safety, and ensure patients, families and carers’ concerns about deterioration are listened to and acted upon. www.stockport.nhs.uk/news/marthas...
April 30, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Thanks to @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @official-uom.bsky.social and the amazing families that helped this happen.
#patientsafety #marthasrule #
February 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Sometimes one person's tragic story is all it takes to change lives.

A real and lasting testament to Martha's life, the lessons learned from her sad, untimely death will ultimately save many lives.

Her heartbreaking story still resonates today.

#marthasrule

www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
Martha’s rule to be expanded to every A&E in England
System gives patients, loved ones and health workers the right to ask for a second opinion on care
www.theguardian.com
September 22, 2026 at 7:10 AM
I've only just heard about Martha's rule, but this is something everyone should be aware of. This is your right to request an urgent second opinion if you feel that someone is medically deteriorating quickly (or life-threateningly). #MarthasRule
www.england.nhs.uk/patient-safe...
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January 12, 2026 at 7:12 PM
New on the hub this week, a blog outlining the experience of The Royal Manchester Children's Hospital of integrating #MarthasRule into everyday clinical practice, aiming to empower staff and families to raise concerns effectively on patient deterioration. www.pslhub.org/learn/improv...
Embedding Martha's Rule into practice—Lessons from the national pilot
This blog outlines Royal Manchester Children's Hospital's (RMCH) efforts over the past year to integrate Martha’s Rule into everyday clinical practice
www.pslhub.org
September 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Every woman deserves to feel heard, ask questions and speak up when something doesn’t feel right.
That’s why our book, "Your Pregnancy Journey", includes information about Martha’s Rule, helping women and families know where to turn when they’re worried.
#MarthasRule #PatientSafety #WeAreElly
September 23, 2026 at 5:29 PM
New blog on the hub this month - Embedding Martha's Rule into practice—Lessons from the national pilot. www.pslhub.org/learn/improv... #MarthasRule #patientsafety
Embedding Martha's Rule into practice—Lessons from the national pilot
This blog outlines Royal Manchester Children's Hospital's (RMCH) efforts over the past year to integrate Martha’s Rule into everyday clinical practice
www.pslhub.org
September 29, 2025 at 10:24 AM
🆕Embedding Martha's Rule into practice—Lessons from the national pilot. A new blog featured on the hub today. www.pslhub.org/learn/improv... #MarthasRule #patientsafety
Embedding Martha's Rule into practice—Lessons from the national pilot
This blog outlines Royal Manchester Children's Hospital's (RMCH) efforts over the past year to integrate Martha’s Rule into everyday clinical practice
www.pslhub.org
September 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM