If you are concerned about anything you see or how you are treated we would encourage you to talk to your line manager or colleague. However, we know that not everyone feels able to do that. The Freedom to Speak Up Guardian supports staff to speak up when they feel they are unable to through other routes. They offer a safe, confidential source of support to discuss your concerns and find a way forward.
Raising Concerns
If you don't feel you can raise work concerns within your team or with your line manager the Trust’s Freedom to Speak Up Guardian offers a confidential advisory service to staff who are having difficulties speaking up. Contact cuh.raisingconcerns@nhs.net or on 01223 349088.
The Speaking Up Guardian can offer support if:
- You are unsure about where to go for support
- You feel unable to raise your concerns within your team/with your line manager
- You have already raised concerns and nothing has happened
- You are worried about the repercussions of speaking up
You can access the Speaking Up service through several routes:
- By email to the confidential inbox monitored by the Freedom to Speak Up Guardian and Ian Walker, Director of Corporate Affairs and executive lead for raising concerns:cuh.raisingconcerns@nhs.net
- By phone to x586535 where there is a confidential voicemail facility
In addition to speaking to your line manager or the Freedom to Speak Up Guardian, there are other sources of support available to staff at CUH below.
If you would like to become a Speak Up Listener please complete the expression of interest form here.