World Patient Safety Day is celebrated on 17th September every year by the World Health Organisation. This year the theme is “Safe care for every newborn and every child.”
As part of this year’s campaign, Nottingham CityCare’s 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service is asking parents: “In relation to your ethnicity, is there anything we could have done better to support you in the care of your child?”
On Wednesday 17 September, CityCare’s 0-19 team will be hosting community clinics to hear directly from families. Colleagues will be available at Mary Potter Health Centre from 9am to 12pm, and at St Ann’s Valley Centre from 1pm to 4pm. These sessions will run alongside regular 0-19 clinics and offer a safe space for parents to share their views and help shape future improvements.
CityCare is proud to support this campaign and spotlight the voices of our diverse communities. With 42.7% of our patients identifying as Black or Minority Ethnic, we recognise the importance of culturally sensitive care and the need to address inequalities that may impact patient safety.
To show support for the campaign, Nottingham City Council House will be lit up in orange—the official colour of World Patient Safety Day. Lighting landmarks and public spaces orange is a well-recognised signature of this campaign.
Judith Douglas, Director of Nursing, AHPs and Quality at Nottingham CityCare said:
“Within CityCare we are committed to listening to and working with our local communities to improve our services. This initiative is focused on the safe care of newborns and children to ensure they have the best start in life. Hearing the concerns of new parents, and understanding the difficulties and barriers, is essential if we are going to make a difference and ensure all children can live a healthy life.”
Date published: 17 September 2025
