Whistleblowing
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Kevin Lewis – blue on blue
Kevin Lewis discusses how personal grievances are not a legitimate part of whistleblowing, but tend to flourish under its guise.…
Dentistry
The legal eagle – speaking up for patient safety
Allowing practitioners to raise concerns in the dental practice is an important part of healthcare, John Makin says. October’s Speak…
Dentistry
What COVID-19 has taught us about whistleblowing
Bindiya Thakrar explores what the current COVID-19 pandemic has taught us about whistleblowing. When COVID-19 first hit us here in…
Dentistry
PSA looks into how the GDC has performed
Michael Watson takes a closer look at the PSA’s review into the GDC. Last Tuesday (5 July) the Professional Standards…
Dentistry
GDC spent over half a million on whistleblowing enquiry
The GDC spent over half a million on legal costs and staffing changes during the whistleblowing enquiry. Information, released under…
Dentistry
GDC publishes its improvement plan after whistleblowing investigation
The General Dental Council (GDC) has published its improvement plan after an investigation into whistleblowing by the PSA. In a…
Dentistry
GDC splashes out £449,000 on ‘organisational change’ last year
The GDC spent £449,000 on severance packages for 12 members of staff during the period 1 January 2015 to 19…
Dentistry