Plans for new legal protection for NHS whistleblowers

On 11 February 2015 a report called ‘culture change in the NHS’ has been published on progress made through the health system since the Francis Inquiry. The new report also sets out further measures for improvements to the NHS’s culture and includes plans to protect people who speak up about poor care. ‘Whistleblowing in the NHS’ was also published by Sir Robert Francis on the same day. In principle, the government has accepted all of Sir Robert’s recommendations. Further measures are also due shortly and a consultation process will be followed before a final decision is made on how the recommendations are to be implemented.