Written Question · S4W-03588 · Session 4
In light of the findings of the 2010 Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Independent Inquiry, what consideration it has given to introdu…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive, in light of the findings of the 2010 Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Independent Inquiry, what consideration it has given to introduce an NHS helpline for staff who believe that their concerns are not being addressed by local management.
The answer
The answer to question S4W-03587 on 11 November 2011 sets out in detail what action we have taken as a result of the findings of the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Inquiry.
A PIN Policy specifically dealing with whistleblowing arrangements is currently being developed. As part of this development the issue of a telephone helpline was discussed at the Scottish Workforce and Staff Governance Committee (SWAG) by management and trade union representatives. The committee concluded that a helpline was not required at this stage as the new PIN will clearly state who else can be contacted in the event that staff believe that their concerns are not being addressed by local management.
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A PIN Policy specifically dealing with whistleblowing arrangements is currently being developed. As part of this development the issue of a telephone helpline was discussed at the Scottish Workforce and Staff Governance Committee (SWAG) by management and trade union representatives. The committee concluded that a helpline was not required at this stage as the new PIN will clearly state who else can be contacted in the event that staff believe that their concerns are not being addressed by local management.
All answers to written parliamentary questions are available on the parliament’s website, the search facility for which can be found at:
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/28877.aspx.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S4W-03588 by reference.