Date: 10 April 2019
10 April 2019
Whistleblowing is a way for a worker to report wrongdoing in the public interest. Forms of wrongdoing include criminal offences, miscarriages of justice or where someone’s health and safety is in danger.
The HCPC’s new whistleblowing policy provides guidance on what to do in a situation where a concern falls into one of these areas
The HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics say that registrants must report concerns about safety.
The whistleblowing policy outlines:
- what whistleblowing is;
- how whistleblowers are protected in law;
- how to raise concerns; and
- where to find more information on whistleblowing.
Protect (formerly Public Concern at Work) is the leading authority on whistleblowing and provides confidential advice for individuals who wish to raise concerns.
Visit the HCPC website for further information about how to raise concerns.