Response to the Scottish Government consultation: Consultation on proposals for the introduction of the role of an Independent National (Whistleblowing) Officer (INO)

Introduction

We responded to the consultation on similar aspirations for a whistleblowing guardian in England by the Care Quality Commission. Our response, which made many of the same points as we do here, is available here.

We welcome the opportunity to respond to this Scottish Government consultation about the role of the INO in the Scottish NHS. We offer a number of general comments, many of which answer consultation questions.