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.

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.