Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care

Hold a public inquiry into whistleblowing in the NHS

Closed 123 signatures

What the petition asks

Following the recent tragic loss of life involving babies, nurses and doctors, we believe there needs to be a wide-ranging inquiry into whistleblowing in the NHS. Current NHS Guardian systems seem to have failed, and NHS staff surveys have shown that staff feel less confident in speaking up.
We urgently need an inquiry into whistleblowing in the NHS, which should look at how NHS whistleblowers have been treated. We need to learn lessons to prevent recent tragedies from occurring in the future, and also ensure that any NHS staff who have suffered as a result of whistleblowing receive adequate support.

Timeline

14 Sep 2023 Petition opened for signatures
14 Mar 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 123
Status Closed
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 14 Sep 2023
Closed 14 Mar 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.