Dr Matt Kneale, co-chair of Doctors' Association UK, called for urgent reform of a system he said continues to ignore or blame anyone who raises concerns about colleagues
The NHS says that listening to health service workers who speak up is “central to improving staff experience and patient care”.made to officials by NHS staff, officials provided 39 NHS trusts and foundation trusts with support to improve their whistleblowing arrangements. This included reviewing board papers; supporting executive freedom to speak up leads, analysing data, making recommendations for improvement, and running board development workshops.
She said that meant all staff having easy access to information on how to speak up, and that relevant departments, such as Human Resources and FTSU guardians are aware of the national Speaking Up Support Scheme and actively refer individuals to the scheme, among other recommendations. The General Medical Council has published its new good medical practice guidelines, which sets out standards of patient care and professional behaviour expected of all medical professionals.
The bereavement award for those who lose loved ones due to negligence in the NHS is set by the Government and capped in law. In cases which occurred prior to May 2020, such as those involving babies killed by the neonatal nurse, the amount of compensation their parents will receive following a successful civil claim is set at just £12,980.
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