NHS whistle-blower support scheme to roll out across the country

The NHS in England is to roll out dedicated support for members of staff who raise the alarm on unsafe practice. This is part of a package of measures to put a renewed focus on the wellbeing of patients under NHS care and follows the launch of a world-first NHS Patient Safety Strategy.

Simon Stevens, NHS England and NHS Improvement Chief Executive said:

“NHS staff raise concerns because they care about our patients, and every member of our workforce – midwife, therapist, cleaner, surgeon or receptionist – who spots and reports poor practice should be supported to help put things right.