The second is called Duty of candour and whistleblowing<\/em>, and is being held from 10am to 11.30am on Thursday 24 October. Both events are in House of Lords Committee Room 4A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These events will be an opportunity to meet people who have blown the whistle and hear how their experience changed their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lord Berkeley, vice chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Whistleblowing, will chair a discussion on the problems with existing legislation and why it does not work, what needs to change and why they support the Whistleblowing Bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr Nicholl said: \u201cBeing able to highlight concerns and wrongdoings in the NHS on matters of public interest is absolutely crucial to the service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFailings can affect patient care, staff safety, and cost the NHS huge sums of money in claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe freedom to speak up for staff and patient safety is vital to achieving a just culture in the NHS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBut despite the clear benefits of whistleblowing, all too often those who speak out do so in spite of the fear of reprisal from employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis is why we need an Independent Office for the Whistleblower and reform of the law with the new Whistleblowing Bill.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information about these events and to book a free place, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally we would encourage DAUK members and supporters to contact their Members of Parliament to attend via https:\/\/www.writetothem.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Head](\"https:\/\/www.dauk.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-David-Nicholl-square-1024x1024.jpg\")
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