Examples of concerns
- Unsafe care
- Poorly trained staff
- No response received to a reported patient safety incident
- Unsafe working conditions
Informal advice
- Freedom to Speak Up (FtSU) Guardians
- Local Freedom to Speak Up Champion
- National Whistleblowing Helpline: 08000 724 725
- : 020 3117 2520 / info@protect-advice.org.uk
Wellbeing support
- Wellbeing Champion - Guide to Health and Wellbeing
- Occupational Health
- Employee Assistance Programme (CareFirst)
- Staff Support Service (Psychological Medicine)
- OUH staff networks
- Chaplaincy
- Staff Side -
What to do next
- If you can, raise the issue with your Line Manager / Lead Clinician
- Speak to your local Freedom to Speak Up Champion
- For independent advice call the National Whistleblowing Helpline
If your concern is not resolved
The FtSU Guardian can advise on the processes in the Trust .
Escalating a concern
Freedom to Speak Up (FtSU) Guardians
- FTSU Local Guardian
- FTSU Lead Guardian
- Chief Assurance Officer
- Non-executive Director (with lead responsibility for Freedom to Speak Up)
- Care Quality Commission (CQC)
For more detail please visit:
Signposting formal employee concerns | Freedom to Speak Up (FtSU)
