Course overview of Whistleblowing
Staff working in health and social care organisations are expected to see raising concerns as a normal part of their job, one which helps to maintain and improve standards of care, keep individuals safe from abuse and harm, and promote professional practice.
Course content
- What can be reported under whistleblowing rules?
- How does whistleblowing benefit an organisation?
- What are the legal and regulatory responsibilities regarding whistleblowing for both employers and employees?
- What are the requirements laid down by the Public
- Interest Disclosures Act 2013 (PIDA)
- How can a whistleblower raise a concern?
- How can a whistleblower escalate a concern if necessary?
- What are the benefits and features of an organisation maintaining a whistleblowing policy?
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Aims of Whistleblowing course
At the end of this online learning you will be able to:
- Identify the types of issues which qualify as legitimate disclosures under whistleblowing rules
- Understand how employees are protected through whistleblowing
- Know the legal and regulatory responsibilities regarding whistleblowing for both employer and employee
- Know the requirements laid down by the Public Interest
- Disclosures Act 2013 (PIDA)
- Understand the different means by which a whistleblower can raise concerns
- Understand the escalation process for whistleblowing
- Identify the benefits and features of an organisation maintaining a whistleblowing policy
What audience is this online course suitable for?
This Whistleblowing course has been designed specifically for people who want to know more about it. Whilst it provides focus for people working in social care, it will also be useful to a wider audience of people who would like to know more about Whistleblowing.
