B1 - DESCRIBE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HSC PRACTITIONER IN RELATION TO WHISTLEBLOWING
What is whistleblowing?
What is whistleblowing?
A reminder from the Padlet:
A reminder from the Padlet:
- All HSC practitioners must report any poor practice that they have witnessed - either to their manager/ supervisor of Safeguarding Lead.
- If you witness poor practice, it is a good idea to note down all the details
- The Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 protects individuals who whistle blow from victimisation by their employer
Two main things to note:
Two main things to note:
Reporting concerns of practice:
Reporting concerns of practice:
The HSC practitioner legally has to follow all policies and procedures when reporting any concerns around poor practice.
The HSC practitioner legally has to follow all policies and procedures when reporting any concerns around poor practice.
Why do you think it's important to report concerns?
Why do you think it's important to report concerns?
Reporting to external bodies:
Reporting to external bodies:
In some cases, when a HSC practitioner reports concerns, but no action has been taken, they must report it to a governing directly.
In some cases, when a HSC practitioner reports concerns, but no action has been taken, they must report it to a governing directly.
Why is it that sometimes no action has been taken?
Why is it that sometimes no action has been taken?
Individual task:
Individual task:
You are required to create a document which defines whistleblowing, and also describes the responsibilities of the HSC practitioner in relation to whistleblowing
You are required to create a document which defines whistleblowing, and also describes the responsibilities of the HSC practitioner in relation to whistleblowing