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Amend false and misleading information offence under Care Act 2014

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closedDepartment of Health and Social CareOpened 31 March 2025Closed 30 September 2025

Background

We think that specifying making false allegations against whistle blowers in False/Misleading Information Offence [FOMI] under the Care Act 2014 is a must.

Additional details

We consider that existing legislation has limited effectiveness in protecting whistle-blowers from retaliation. We think expanding FOMI to explicitly cover false allegations against whistle-blowers could deter known harmful behaviours. We believe this would encourage more healthcare professionals to come forward with information about safety issues, abuse, and fraud without fear of retaliation. This aligns with the overarching goal of ensuring accountability and transparency within health and care services.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Ossett and Denby DaleJade Botterill
3
West WorcestershireDame Harriett Baldwin
2
Hackney North and Stoke NewingtonMs Diane Abbott
2
ChristchurchSir Christopher Chope
1
Croydon WestSarah Jones
1
East WiltshireDanny Kruger
1
Ellesmere Port and BromboroughJustin Madders
1
Finchley and Golders GreenSarah Sackman
1
Lancaster and WyreCat Smith
1
LichfieldDave Robertson
1
Luton South and South BedfordshireRachel Hopkins
1
Manchester CentralLucy Powell
1
Manchester WithingtonJeff Smith
1
Mid BuckinghamshireGreg Smith
1
North BedfordshireRichard Fuller
1
Pendle and ClitheroeJonathan Hinder
1
PrestonSir Mark Hendrick
1
South West DevonRebecca Smith
1
South West WiltshireDr Andrew Murrison
1
Southend East and RochfordMr Bayo Alaba
1

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 712557.