She says she repeatedly asked bosses to examine patient safety concerns at Manchester's The Christie.
Rebecca Wight is suing The Christie for constructive dismissalA senior nurse said she was targeted by NHS managers after she raised concerns about a colleague that she alleged had implications for patient safety.
"We regularly report potential patient safety matters to our public board and constantly strive to improve our system, including ensuring that those who raise concerns receive timely feedback." She said she was asked to go into mediation with her colleague, who reported her for alleged bullying. "This was always about just improving and advocating and making sure that patients were safe," she said.who criticised its workplace culture and said staff "did not always feel supported and valued".
In 2009, a report by the Healthcare Commission condemned "appalling" standards of care and reported there had been at least 400 more deaths than expected between 2005 and 2008. Health Secretary Steve Barclay later said that in light of that evidence "and ongoing variation in performance across trusts", he had asked NHS England to work with the Department of Health to "revisit" the recommendation.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NI mum on terrifying moment she thought she'd die after being trampled by cowsHeather Vance suffered life-changing injuries after climbing into a field to rescue her pet, who was surrounded by cattle.
Read more »
Chris Christie Back In New Hampshire Again, Pounding Away At Trump AgainThe two-term New Jersey governor has been the coup-attempting former president’s most strident critic on the 2024 GOP campaign trail
Read more »
More Norwich hospital staff to wear body camerasThe scheme was introduced because of an increase in aggression against NHS staff.
Read more »
NHS Lanarkshire welcomes new apprentices into its workforceThe 20 apprentices will be completing either a business/administration, health and social care or IT Modern Apprenticeship.
Read more »