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 Democrat — Henley 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 AhmedThere 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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