Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 106256

NHS: Disclosure of Information

Tabled: 15 January 2026
Answered: 26 January 2026

Question

Freddie van Mierlo

Liberal DemocratHenley and Thame

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to introduce protections for (a) whistleblowing patients and (b) patient safety advocates.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed
There are no plans to bring forward legislation to strengthen protections for patients who raise concerns and patient safety advocates.National Health Service patients should not experience negative consequences if they raise concerns. The NHS Constitutio...

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