Whistleblowing
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Bye your leave: understanding settlement agreements
Settlement agreements are commonly used in the NHS to end a manager’s employment when there are…
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Interview: Dr Phil Hammond, doctor, comedian, health campaigner
Doctor, comedian, broadcaster, writer, health campaigner and politician manqué, Dr Phil Hammond is now drawing up a…
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Feature: In place of fear – ditching the NHS blame culture
The NHS’s enduring tendency to point the finger when something goes wrong can fill clinicians with…
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Jon Restell’s Leading Edge | Regulation is no silver bullet
The Lucy Letby case demands a comprehensive and thoughtful response. Statutory regulation of managers may be…
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Opinion: Blame and fear won’t bring positive change – Geoff Underwood
Denying the impact of poor workplace culture is the leadership equivalent of denying climate change. It’s…
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Feature: Working with guardians
Freedom to Speak Up guardians can help boards and line managers find out what’s really going…
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Opinion: Supporting managers to speak up and listen up
NHS National guardian Henrietta Hughes introduces a new e-learning package, and explains how line managers can…
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Legal Eye: Keeping mum – how gagging clauses work
We explain the legal position behind so-called ‘gagging’ clauses which are now a common feature of…
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Interview: Henrietta Hughes, NHS National Guardian
NHS guardians have a tricky but powerful role in tackling poor care and boosting staff engagement.…
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The Sharp End: Whistleblowing
In today’s NHS, we know it’s crucial to protect people who raise the alarm about poor…
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Tipster: How to run a proper investigation
Have you been asked to investigate a colleague’s conduct or performance? Here are ten tips for…