Care Home News

Should local authorities ignore anonymous whistleblowers?

14 May 2013

Paul Ridout, Ridout Solicitors
YES Paul Ridout, a lawyer specialising in health and social care issues, would like to see local authorities ignore anonymous allegations about care home abuse as he believes anonymous whistleblowers are motivated by malice and...

Eileen Chubb, former whistleblower and founder of Compassion in Care
NO Some people make anonymous allegations as relatives can worry that care home staff may take it out on their loved ones if they make an allegation. While staff fear they may lose their job. Eileen Chubb, who lost her job as........