When Alarm Bells Ring Loudest: The NHS Trust's Culture of Silence and Secrecy The recent allegations against Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Greater Manchester serve as a stark reminder that some institutions still prioritize self preservation over patient care, even in an era of increased transparency and accountability.
Whistleblowers have come forward with disturbing stories of patients dying or being harmed due to care failures, which have been met with inaction from management.
The experience of Dr Vanessa Lawton, a senior consultant who wrote to the Care Quality Commission watchdog in April, is particularly telling.