Public BoD papers 28.04.22

The FTSUG will review guidance and reports from external sources such as the National Guardians Office and NHSIE and identify learning and ideas for improvement. Action will be developed and agreed with the input of other divisions and stakeholders as required. 4. Deliverables The following are the deliverables for 2022/2023. 1. Raising Awareness Support the organisation to raise awareness of the importance of speaking up and how to do this Deliverables 2022 • Delivery of regular communications to staff on how to raise concerns • Promote speaking up cases and learning • Support FTSU month 2. Ensuring a positive raising concerns culture Ensuring that staff feel able and safe to speak up Deliverables 2022 • Refresh NHSI board self-assessment of leadership and governance arrangements in relation to speaking up • Support inclusion of FTSU for board development session • Promote the NGO HEE e-learning and monitor compliance as part of the Trust essential training programme. • Work with the Patient Safety Specialist and the Risk team to highlight FTSU messages within the implementation of the NHS Patient Safety strategy • Update Trust policy to meets requirements of refreshed national Freedom to Speak Up policy 3. Support Ensure that staff feel supported both during and after raising a concern Deliverables 2022 • Review and produce guidance of support arrangements for staff and managers involved in raising a concern in line with the work undertaken by the scrutiny panel for managing HR formal processes.

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