This report comprehensively examines health and safety practices within the National Health Service (NHS). It begins with an introduction to the importance of health and safety in healthcare settings, emphasizing the well-being of both employees and patients. The report then delves into specific policies, systems, and procedures for communicating health and safety information, including the reporting of injuries (RIDDOR), control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH), and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. It analyzes the organizational structure of the NHS concerning health and safety responsibilities, from directors to nurses, highlighting the roles of each level in ensuring a safe environment. The report also identifies health and safety priorities, particularly focusing on the safety of people and places. Furthermore, it explores how risk assessments inform care planning and decision-making, outlining the steps involved in the process. The report also discusses the impact of health and safety policies, dilemmas encountered, and the consequences of non-compliance. Finally, it examines the monitoring and review of health and safety practices, the promotion of a positive safety culture, and an evaluation of the author's contribution to placing health and safety needs at the center of practice.