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<p>Speaking up is vital for ensuring patient safety and quality services and should
be routine business in the National Health Service. As set out in the NHS Freedom
to Speak Up policy, anyone in the NHS who wishes to raise a concern can do so through
their line management, or lead clinician. If they do not feel comfortable doing so,
they can raise concerns through their Freedom to Speak Up Guardian or outside their
organisation, for example through the Care Quality Commission. Those seeking guidance
on how to raise a concern can call the Speak Up Direct helpline.</p><p>More broadly,
whistle-blowers play an important role in bringing to light wrongdoing in the workplace.
The Employment Rights Act 1996, amended by the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998,
gives legal protection to workers who speak up. The legislation is intended to build
openness and trust by ensuring that workers who hold their employers to account are
treated fairly.</p><p> </p>
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