What is whistleblowing?
If an employee reports a wrong doing at work that they believe is in the public interest, it is known as whistleblowing. Examples of whistleblowing can include criminal activity, such as theft or unethical or unjust behaviour in the workplace, including racist, sexist or homophobic behaviour.
These issues can be reported to an authorised person or organisation either within, or outside of the workplace, depending on the procedure in place.
Whistleblowing support for employees
Employees see, hear and experience difficult issues within the workplace and often feel scared to raise their objections to them. Early knowledge and intervention allow organisations to deal with the situation confidently and effectively.
Once a call is received, the appointed coordinator within the organisation will be notified and provided with the appropriate details, enabling them to identify and deal with the various matters of concern.
There is a safeguard in place to ensure whistleblowers aren’t discriminated against for ‘blowing the whistle’. In the UK, whistleblower protection law was in the Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA) 1998 and amended into the Employment Rights Act
Our Whistleblowing services
- Free, confidential helpline available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Fully trained counsellor and advisor
- Multi-lingual support
- Independent, impartial and non-judgemental service
- Strict Data Protection standards and ISO27001 accreditation
- Unlimited calls and regular reports
- Promotional posters
- Implementation of the service
- Relationship management
Contact us today
All whistleblowing helpline calls are answered by trained counsellors and advisors who offer ‘in the moment support’ whilst ensuring the accurate documentation of the disclosure.
If you feel your business would benefit from our whistleblowing support services contact free to contact Health Assured today on 0800 206 2552 or request a callback using the link below.
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Welsh Ambulance NHS Service Trust has used Health Assured as it’s EAP for the past 2 years and the service has been extremely well received by our staff. We were given support from day 1 with communications, leaflets, manager guides to promote the service which has been very helpful.
Ceri Bryant |Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service Manager