NHS: Disclosure of Information
Commons · Question 106256 · Tabled 15 Jan 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Freddie van Mierlo
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
Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 26 Jan 2026
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...