Free publication – 'Raising Concerns at Work: Whistleblowing Guidance for Workers and Employers in Health and Social Care'

UK: The Whistleblowing Helpline's new publication is now available as a free download. Key sections in the Guidance include:

The importance of whistleblowing as an early warning system of problems, which research shows is often ignored
An outline of the legislation – the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998
A flowchart of the whistleblowing process
Top tips for workers who wish to raise concerns, and sources of advice and support for them
Top tips for operational managers to respond positively when staff raise concerns
At corporate level, the Guidance sets national standards for whistleblowing policies for employers, together with a summary of their responsibilities
Case studies of good practice, Frequently Asked Questions, and further information and links.

You can download the entire document here: