The Department of Health opened two consultations on 27 June 2022:
- A Violence and Aggression in the Workplace Framework, and
- Raising a Concern in the Public Interest (Whistleblowing) Framework.
Both consultations will seek views on how Health and Social Care staff are protected and provide an environment in which they feel safe and confident to carry out their duties and to raise concerns if need be.
See below links to the Ministers press release and the consultation documents:
- Press Release: Consultations on whistleblowing and violence and aggression in the workplace launched | Department of Health (health-ni.gov.uk)
- Raising a Concern in the Public Interest (Whistleblowing) HSC Framework and Model Policy | Department of Health (health-ni.gov.uk)
- Consultation on Violence and Aggression in the Workplace HSC Framework | Department of Health (health-ni.gov.uk)
Consultation will close on 26 August 2022 at 5.00pm.
Everyone with an interest is encouraged to read the draft policy documents and respond to the consultation.