According to a highly critical report by the Care Quality Commission, the UK’s biggest mental health NHS trust, which consists of units that care for the most vulnerable female patients is in turmoil following major allegations of bullying. This announcement was accompanied with the sudden resignation of its chairman. Nigel McCorkell, chairman of West London … [Read more…]
Can an open complaints culture be achieved within the NHS? Campaigners are still striving for a more open whistleblowing culture for NHS staff, as employees wishing to raise complaints are continually coming up against problems, such as bullying. Despite public inquiries recommending the promotion of whistleblowing, campaigning group Patients’ First believe that a ‘culture of fear’ … [Read more…]
One in 10 doctors have experienced bullying An annual survey from the General Medical Council (GMC) found that more than one in 10 training doctors have been bullied, with 44% of the complaints directed at the trainer. The 2013 national training survey looked at 54,000 doctors across the UK, finding that more than one in … [Read more…]