Overview

• Medical professionals demand new laws to criminalize retaliation against whistleblowers.
• Whistleblowers describe a 'playbook' of tactics used by NHS managers to silence them.
• Many whistleblowers face mental health struggles, including depression and PTSD, due to prolonged harassment.
• Calls grow for an independent body to handle whistleblowing cases outside of NHS control.
• Government acknowledges the issue but admits more needs to be done to protect those who speak up.