{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The BDBF Podcast: News and Insights for the Employment Law Community","title":"Speaking up in the NHS: A World Whistleblowers’ Day special","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/595d2b23\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1835,"description":"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 writingUsing the correct internal channelsMaintaining a professional tone throughoutSeeking legal advice at an early stageFor employment lawyers, healthcare workers and in-house counsel, this episode delivers critical insights into managing the complexities of NHS disclosures.Contact BDBFThank you for tuning in toThe 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 Find out more:Website: www.bdbf.co.uk/Email: info@bdbf.co.ukPhone: +44(0)20 3828 0350Connect 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 Breretonlinkedin.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...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/UWGOydA98QbHxnUrPoyFf0reyeCG4EcwRPtsKMMjzqg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hZTEy/YjYzMTA1ZDI1YTk1/ZDAxMGViMzZkODQz/ZDFiNi5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}