Source · HSSIB Patient Safety Investigation
Insulin: supporting safe self-administration in vulnerable patient groups in the community
Published 19 May 2026
Published
Mental health
Medication
Learning disabilities
This series of reports explores risks to patient safety for patients in the community who self-administer insulin and who may be at increased risk of harm because of their circumstances. To date we've published two out of four reports.
Summary
1 recommendation
Safety Recommendations
Recommendation 1
NHS England
HSSIB recommends that NHS England/Department of Health and Social Care provides guidance to integrated care boards and community providers setting out expectations for service models that empower and support people to manage and administer insulin in community settings. This is to support recognition of models that have safely, effectively and equitably engaged patients, their families and carers, including through the use of modern diabetes technology for self-management.
No response published on HSSIB's website