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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.
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