NHS Whistleblowers Face Retaliation: Careers Ruined for Raising Patient Safety Concerns
Doctors and nurses report systemic bullying, harassment, and legal battles after speaking up about avoidable deaths and poor care.
- 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.