All Whistleblowers articles – Page 20
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Blogs
Halloween is over, so stop the witch hunt
Calls to introduce laws for prosecuting people for failing to report abuses misses the point – people in positions of authority are not being held accountable for cover-ups.
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HSJ Local
CQC says Colchester should be placed into special measures
The Care Quality Commission has recommended that Colchester Hospital University Foundation Trust be placed under special measures after a recent unannounced inspection led to the regulator referring its findings to the police.
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HSJ Local
Mystery surrounds executive director suspension
A foundation trust has suspended the last executive director remaining in post from the tenure of its previous chief executive, HSJ has discovered.
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HSJ LocalMother of cancer boy seeks justice
The mother of a four-year-old boy who died at a hospital accused of falsifying cancer care data has demanded “justice” for her son.
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NewsWhistleblowing laws 'must change'
Whistleblowing laws in NHS hospitals must change so staff can report their concerns with confidence, a union has said.
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: Hakin cleared of bullying and endangering patient safety
NHS England’s interim deputy chief executive Dame Barbara Hakin has been cleared of acting in a “bullying” and unprofessional manner by the General Medical Council, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsWhistleblowers to be interviewed by CQC inspectors
Whistleblowers will be actively sought out by Care Quality Commission inspection teams to help them form regulatory judgements about healthcare providers, HSJ has discovered.
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NewsDuty of candour moves closer with bill amendment
The government has paved the way for the introduction of a duty of candour through an amendment to the Care Bill – but the key question of when the duty would apply has been left open.
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NewsMP raises further concern over NHS gagging clauses
One of Britain’s leading children’s doctors has been asked to submit evidence to a parliamentary inquiry into gagging clauses, after controversy over the terms under which she left the renowned Great Ormond Street Hospital.
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BlogsYou don't want to know the answer
Managers are can choose to avoid bad news by not asking staff the right questions
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HSJ KnowledgeThe museum of NHS failure
Learning from past mistakes can be as instructive as successes
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HSJ KnowledgeTwelve steps to safer whistleblowing
Organisations that engage staff provide the best care
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CommentKim Holt: Daniel Pelka's story is a sadly familiar one
Lessons have not been learnt since the death of Peter Connelly
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HSJ Local
MPs slam 'substandard' out-of-hours service
MPs have launched a scathing attack on a “substandard” out-of-hours GP service run by a private company.
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BlogsMy own experience of a report 'cover up'
I was told my report identifying serious concerns at one organisation could not be made public
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CommentWe need to take better care of NHS staff
Ways to manage morale and distress in the workforce
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CommentTime for truth and reconciliation in the NHS
A new commission could ensure transparency and justice
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CommentHunt is correct to stick with the CQC
Heads have rolled at the regulator and more will follow
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NewsNAO urges action on 'gagging orders'
Ministers have been urged to “get a grip” of so-called gagging orders that have seen millions of pounds handed to government staff.
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HSJ KnowledgePrepare for the impact of new whistleblowing laws
A guide to the new requirements and responsibilities