Speaking up in the NHS: A World Whistleblowers’ Day special

When NHS staff blow the whistle, the consequences can be devastating. How can healthcare professionals raise serious concerns while protecting their careers? In this special episode of *The BDBF Podcast*, recorded for World Whistleblowers' Day, employment law partners **Clare** **Brereton** and **Samantha Prosser** discuss the realities of whistleblowing in the NHS – from the legal protections available to the practical challenges of navigating workplace retaliation. Samantha unpacks the legal definition of a "protected disclosure" and the statutory safeguards shielding whistleblowers from detriment and dismissal. Clare and Samantha examine the hurdles whistleblowers commonly face: proving that detrimental treatment was linked to their disclosure, and the difficulties of finding alternative employment after raising concerns. Listeners will gain practical guidance on: - The importance of documenting concerns in writing - Using the correct internal channels - Maintaining a professional tone throughout - Seeking legal advice at an early stage For employment lawyers, healthcare workers and in-house counsel, this episode delivers critical insights into managing the complexities of NHS disclosures. **Contact BDBF** Thank you for tuning in to*The BDBF Podcast:* *News and Insights for the Employment Law Community*, where we dive into practical guidance, expert analysis, and updates on employment law developments. We’d love to hear from you, particularly with feedback on the Podcast and requests for topics to cover in future episodes.  Drop us a line [podcast@bdbf.co.uk](mailto:podcast@bdbf.co.uk) **Find out more:** Website: www.bdbf.co.uk/ Email: [info@bdbf.co.uk](mailto:info@bdbf.co.uk) Phone: +44(0)20 3828 0350 **Connect with us:** LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/brahams-dutt-badrick-french-llp/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/BDBFLLP/ **Sign up to our newsletter:** www.bdbf.co.uk/newsletter-signup/ **Clare Brereton** linkedin.com/in/clare-brereton-nee-taylor-36291046/ Clare Brereton is a partner at BDBF who specialises in high stakes disputes and strategic workplace advice for senior executives and employers on complex workplace disputes, including those involving partnerships and LLPs. **Samantha Prosser** https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthacprosser/ Partner at BDBF, Samantha has extensive litigation experience in the Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal. She specialises in whistleblowing and sex and disability discrimination claims, with particular expertise advising Consultants in the NHS and private practice.