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    The National Guardian’s Office today publishes the latest annual speaking up data report, which summarises the themes and learning from the speaking up data shared by Freedom to Speak Up guardians from 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025. Key findings 2024/25 saw the highest number of cases reported to guardians since the programme began. […]
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    Dr Jayne Chidgey-Clark has announced that she will be stepping down from her role as National Guardian for the NHS, following four years of service. Jayne was appointed in December 2021 and has led the National Guardian’s Office (NGO) since then. Reflecting on her time in the role, Dr Chidgey-Clark said: “It has been an […]
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    The National Guardian’s Office’s latest speak up review Listening and learning: Amplifying the voices of overseas-trained workers, found that overseas-trained workers often face unique barriers that prevent them from speaking up about patient safety concerns.   The NHS is one of the most diverse healthcare systems in the world, with a significant proportion of the workforce […]
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    The Freedom to Speak Up Guardian role has become an integral part of building healthy, safe, and inclusive cultures across our health and care systems. Guardians create the space for speaking up and listening well – and they do so with professionalism, empathy, and courage. As the role has grown, so too has the need […]