Please Speak Up!
Whistleblowing is when someone providing a service for the NHS in Scotland, speaks up – in the public interest – about something that has either happened, or not happened yet, that could cause a risk of harm or wrongdoing.
You can find the full definition of whistleblowing and some examples of the kind of things that might be classed as whistleblowing here – What is whistleblowing?
NHS Lanarkshire is committed to providing a whistleblowing service that is compassionate, effective and encourages staff to ‘speak up’ if they have concerns. The organisation ensures that every concern raised is treated with respect and individuals are listened to.
Meaningful service improvements and positive changes have occurred directly because of people coming forward through the whistleblowing process.
NHS Lanarkshire recognises that a culture of feeling psychologically safe to raise issues is essential for continual progress and the delivery of high-quality care.
Contact Us
If you have a concern you wish to report, you can do so by first contacting one of our Confidential Contacts for advice.
Confidential Contacts are designated staff members who, in addition to their ‘day jobs’, act as the first point of contact for individuals wishing to raise a concern, providing a safe space to speak to someone independent for advice.
Getting in touch with a Confidential Contact is not a submission of a formal whistleblow but can be a helpful precursor to the formal ‘Speak Up’ process. Confidential Contacts do not have a role in the investigations or ongoing management of whistleblowing cases, but can always be used, at any stage, as a source of support.
Our Confidential Contacts are:
Amanda Minns
Amanda is Head of Evidence, NHS Lanarkshire
Nsenam Obot
Nsenam is a Specialist Radiographer, University Hospital Monklands
Jacquie Cringles
Jacquie is Business Support Manager, South Lanarkshire University Health & Social Care Partnership (SLUHSCP)
Catherine Paton
Email: Catherine.Paton2@nhs.scot
Catherine is Associate Director Medical Education and Clinical skills Consultant, Kirklands Hospital
Alternatively, you can whistleblow directly by emailing: uMatter@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Other Roles in Whistleblowing:
Lesley McDonald
Lesley McDonald, Non-Executive Director, is our Whistleblowing Champion
Trudi Marshall
Trudi Marshall, NHS Lanarkshire Executive Nurse Director, is our Executive Lead for Whistleblowing
Jennifer Haynes
Board Secretary Jennifer Haynes makes sure the whistleblowing function operates smoothly and meets National Whistleblowing Standards.
