Whistleblowing |
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Whistleblowing is when a person, usually working with or in a public service, raises a concern of mismanagement, corruption, illegality, or some other wrongdoing.
The public value of whistle-blowing has been increasingly recognised since the term was introduced in the 1960s, and is an invaluable mechanism for organisations to become aware of issues that need to be addressed.
Another helpful definition of whistleblowing is when someone who works (or worked) within an organisation raises a concern that relates to speaking up in the public interest where an act or omission has created, or may create, a risk of harm or wrong doing, or exposes information or activity that is deemed illegal, unsafe, or a waste, fraud, or abuse of taxpayer funds.
NHS Grampian, the three Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs) and the other NHS care providers in Grampian, are united in their aim to develop a culture that welcomes, handles and responds to concerns in a caring and supportive way.
To achieve this we are working together across the whole care system to embed an efficient, consistent, system wide approach which promotes, encourages and ensures learning comes from whistleblowing concerns.
The public value of whistle-blowing has been increasingly recognised since the term was introduced in the 1960s, and is an invaluable mechanism for organisations to become aware of issues that need to be addressed.
Another helpful definition of whistleblowing is when someone who works (or worked) within an organisation raises a concern that relates to speaking up in the public interest where an act or omission has created, or may create, a risk of harm or wrong doing, or exposes information or activity that is deemed illegal, unsafe, or a waste, fraud, or abuse of taxpayer funds.
NHS Grampian, the three Health and Social Care Partnerships (HSCPs) and the other NHS care providers in Grampian, are united in their aim to develop a culture that welcomes, handles and responds to concerns in a caring and supportive way.
To achieve this we are working together across the whole care system to embed an efficient, consistent, system wide approach which promotes, encourages and ensures learning comes from whistleblowing concerns.
