Leading the Way in Patient Safety: Why NHS Trusts Are Turning to Radar Healthcare for LFPSE

With the latest Q1 2025–26 LFPSE data now published by NHS England, the urgency for NHS organisations to not only report patient safety events but to learn from them meaningfully has never been greater.

Over 833,000 events were recorded in just three months, with 96.8% classified as patient safety incidents, a clear signal that the NHS is embracing a culture of openness and continuous improvement. The LFPSE data highlights from the report include:

806,561 incidents recorded, a 7% increase from the previous quarter
64% of incidents resulted in no harm, showing improved early reporting
Only 0.57% were fatal, highlighting the importance of proactive learning
Mental health and community services saw the largest growth in reporting

These figures reflect a system that’s learning but also one that needs better tools to act on that learning. Recording is only the beginning, the real challenge lies in turning data into action and that’s where Radar Healthcare leads the way.

First to Achieve LFPSE v6 Accreditation

Radar Healthcare’s approach to LFPSE isn’t just about meeting standards, it’s about empowering NHS organisations to embed learning into everyday practice. As the first technology provider accredited for LFPSE v6 by NHS England, our platform enables trusts to link incidents directly to improvement actions, track progress, and share insights across departments. This creates a feedback loop that drives cultural change and measurable outcomes. With intuitive dashboards and automated alerts, frontline teams are equipped to respond faster and more effectively. As these safety frameworks continue to evolve, Radar Healthcare remains committed to innovation, collaboration, and supporting trusts in delivering safer, smarter care for every patient, every time.

The v6 taxonomy introduces more granular reporting, broader incident categorisation, and enhanced usability, all of which Radar Healthcare has seamlessly integrated into its platform. Unlike other systems that require extensive customisation or bolt-on modules, Radar Healthcare offers a fully integrated, future-ready solution that evolves with NHS needs.

“We built on our v5 experience and took a consultative approach with NHS partners to ensure v6 was not just compliant, but truly usable.”
— Jack Forshaw, LFPSE Champion at Radar Healthcare

Real NHS Impact: Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

When Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust merged with Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, they faced the challenge of aligning three different risk management systems. Their solution? Radar Healthcare.

“We wanted to make reporting easier — and we’ve seen a significant increase in incident reports as a result.”
— Charles Martin, Head of Risk and Quality Assurance

Through a two-year transformation programme, centered around LFPSE, Guy’s and St Thomas’ used Radar Healthcare to:

Simplify incident reporting with a user-centric design
Integrate LFPSE and PSIRF into one streamlined process
Align national directives with local risk strategies
Empower staff with real-time access to meaningful data

By focusing on the end-user’s experience and needs, Guy’s & St Thomas’ ensured that LFPSE became a meaningful move towards safer patient care rather than just another tick-box exercise. Their story highlights the importance of collaboration, strategic planning, and goal setting in achieving significant improvements in patient safety.

This isn’t just compliance — it’s culture change.

Why Radar Healthcare Stands Out

While other providers offer basic LFPSE functionality, Radar Healthcare delivers:

Customisable forms that reduce duplication and save time
Real-time analytics to identify trends and risks instantly
Automated workflows that link incidents to action plans
Consultative onboarding tailored to each trust’s strategy
Continuous improvement tools that evolve with NHS standards

"The use of LFPSE aims to not only transform how patient incidents are recorded, but to apply that valuable insight across the whole NHS healthcare estate to improve patient safety and care and the environments NHS staff work within. To be a part of that is something we’re incredibly proud of."

Paul Johnson, CEO at Radar Healthcare