The National Whistleblowing Standards (the Standards) came into effect across NHS Scotland on 1 April 2021.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran promotes and strives for a culture of psychological safety, where staff and those who provide services on our behalf have the confidence to speak up and all voices are heard. This has been focused on through our organisational values of Caring, Safe, and Respectful. The national Whistleblowing Standards are an important strand that supports our ambition for an open and honest organisational culture.
Who can raise a concern under the new Standards?
The Standards apply to all those providing NHS services, whether directly or indirectly. This includes
- current and former employees,
- bank and agency workers,
- primary care providers (GP and dental practices, community pharmacies and opticians),
- contractors who work with and provide service on behalf of NHS Ayrshire & Arran,
- trainees and students,
- volunteers (including third sector),
- non-executive directors and anyone working alongside NHS staff such are our colleagues within the Health & Social Care Partnerships
Training
Those who provide services on behalf of the NHS are encouraged to undertake the National Whistleblowing Standards training. Find out how to access the National Whistleblowing Standards training.
Speak Up Advocates – contact information
Watch the video below to listen to Jenny Wilson, Nurse Director talk about The National Whistleblowing Standards
Users’ Guide/Tool Kit for the National Whistleblowing Standards
This suite of documents are a local guide to raising and investigating whistleblowing concerns in NHS Ayrshire & Arran, in line with the National Whistleblowing Standards, adhering to the principles of openness, impartiality and supportiveness
If you have any queries or comments, or suggestions for improvement please contact the Corporate Governance Coordinator on 01292 616970 or email speakup@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Overarching Guidance for users of Whistleblowing Standards
Quarterly Reports 2023-2024
- Whistleblowing Q1 report (April to June 2023)
- Whistleblowing Q2 report (July to September 2023)
- Whistleblowing Q3 report (October to December 2023)
Annual Reports