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NHS constitution changes to enshrine whistle-blowing in law
Health staff who raise concerns about poor patient care will be protected in the future, under changes to the NHS constitution announced this week.
The changes will also make it clear that it is the duty of all NHS workers to report bad practice or any mistreatment of patients receiving care from the health service.
The changes will be enshrined in the NHS constitution and associated guidelines as soon as possible to encourage more staff to come forward with concerns. They follow a public consultation.
