#MedSafetyWeek 2026

This week marks the eleventh annual #MedSafetyWeek! 

The theme this year is 'side effects - don't ignore then, report them'. The key message of the campaign this year is that there are many different types of side effects and if you think you're experiencing any side effects, do not suffer in silence - report it! 

Here in the UK, we will be focusing on the importance of noticing suspect adverse reactions to medicines and encouraging the reporting of problems with medical devices to the Yellow Card Scheme. 

This week is a great opportunity for healthcare professionals to support the campaign and speak to patients, colleagues and clients about how they can report suspect problems to the MHRA using the Yellow Card Scheme. 

Please follow this link if you would like to learn more about the campaign: https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/MedSafetyWeek