Consultation on proposals for the introduction of the role of an Independent National (Whistleblowing) Officer for NHSScotland Staff

Section 7: Consultation question summary

Question 1: What should the role of the INO be?

Option 1 - To consider complaints about the application of the local whistleblowing process only.

Option 2 - To consider complaints about the application of the whistleblowing process, including examination on the decision making and outcome of the whistleblowing complaint.

Please explain your answer.

Question 2: Do you agree with the principles and process for raising concerns with the INO?

Yes

No

Please explain your answer.

Question 2a: Do you feel that there should be any additional principles or changes to the process for raising concerns with the INO?

Yes

No

If yes, what do you feel these should be?

Question 2b: Do you agree with the proposed INO whistleblowing complaint criteria?

Yes

No

Please explain your answer.

Question 2c: Do you feel there should be any additional complaint criteria?

Yes

No

If yes, what do you feel this should be?

Question 3: Do you agree that consideration should be given to the INO having prescribed powers?

Yes

No

Please explain your answer.

Question 3a: If yes, what do you think these powers should be?

To compel a public body to provide evidence only.

To enforce recommendations, if required, only.

Both.

Do you have views on any other powers you think the INO should have?

Please explain your answer.

Question 4: Where should the INO role be hosted?

Option 1 - Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS)

Option 2 - Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO)

Do you feel there are alternative options for where the INO could be hosted, and if so where?

Please explain your answer.

Question 5: Do you think employees of adult health and social care services, who are not employed by NHSScotland, should have access to the INO?

Yes

No

Please explain your answer.

Question 5a; If yes, which IJB services should be covered?

Please explain your answer.

Question 5b: If yes to Q5, do you have a view on how the employees who could have access to the INO could be defined?

Question 6: What do you feel would be an appropriate title for the INO in Scotland?

Question 6a: What do you feel would be an appropriate title for the INO in Scotland if the role also covered staff not employed by NHSScotland who deliver health and social care services in Scotland?

Question 7: Do you have any other comments to make on the proposals for the introduction of the role of INO.