National Guardian's Office review reveals speaking up culture more challenged in English ambulance trusts due to favoritism, cliques, and bullying, affecting workers' confidence.

The National Guardian's Office has conducted a review of ambulance trusts in England, finding that the speaking up culture in ambulance trusts is more challenged compared to other parts of the National Health Service (NHS). The report reveals that issues such as favoritism, cliques, and bullying impact workers' confidence to speak out. Ambulance staff work in high-pressure environments and the review provides an opportunity to consider how the local, regional, and national NHS can work differently to enable cultural improvement.

February 15, 2024
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