Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate staff experience of safety culture in their psychiatric hospital workplace by conducting an anonymous survey in acute inpatient settings in public and private hospitals, with a view to exploring their perceptions of teamwork, communication, just culture, psychological safety, diversity, civility, and leadership.

Background: Patient safety is emerging as a central tenet of clinical governance and a prerequisite for effective patient care in any setting. Safety is not a singular approach that can be employed to improve the quality of health services, but a discipline with diverse layers and initiatives. Safety not only impacts patients’ experience of their care but also staff wellbeing and retention, which were identified as a priority in the UK Government’s 2023 Mandate to NHS England.