NHS Tayside supports and encourages an environment where employees can raise concerns about practices in their workplace. Staff can raise whistleblowing concerns with their line manager, a confidential contact or another representative such as a senior manager.
Confidential contacts provide a safe space for staff to discuss their concern as well as information and advice on the procedure for raising concerns, and the support available to staff during the process. The names and contact details of NHS Tayside's confidential contacts for whistleblowing are listed below.
In addition, NHS Tayside has a dedicated email address through which staff can raise concerns. Emails can be sent to TAY.whistleblowing@nhs.scot and would only be viewed by a member of NHS Tayside's Whistleblowing Review Group. The group includes the Whistleblowing Champion, Employee Director, Fraud Liaison Officer and representatives of the Workforce Directorate.
NHS Tayside Whistleblowing Information
The following information has been provided for NHS Tayside staff to support them with the raising of concerns.
If you are a member of the public and would like to provide feedback, comments or make a complaint against NHS Tayside, please visit NHS Tayside's Give Us Feedback pages.
If you are a member of the public and would like to provide feedback, comments or make a complaint against NHS Tayside, please visit NHS Tayside's Give Us Feedback pages.
Introduction
National Whistleblowing Policy
As of 1st April 2021, the NHS Tayside whistleblowing policy was replaced by the National Whistleblowing Policy for NHSScotland which sets the standard for employment practice that all Boards in Scotland will follow. The national policy implements the National Whistleblowing Standards that apply to all providers of NHS services in Scotland.
The National Whistlebowing Policy for NHSScotland and supporting documents are available on the national website.
The National Whistlebowing Policy for NHSScotland and supporting documents are available on the national website.
Training
Training has been developed for all staff who work on behalf of the NHS in Scotland, including students, contractors and volunteers. In these modules, you will learn about the National Whistleblowing Standards and the role of the Independent National Whistleblowing Officer (INWO). Further details about the training and how to access this is available below.
