National guidelines on Freedom to Speak Up training in the health sector in England (August 2019)

Summary

The National Guardian’s Office (NGO) was established following recommendations made in the Freedom To Speak Up Review by Sir Robert Francis QC. The NGO works to effect cultural change in the NHS so that speaking up becomes business as usual. The office leads, trains and supports a network of Freedom to Speak Up, Guardians (FTSUGs) in England, conducts case reviews, and works in partnership with the wider health system to support learning and improvement. 

The office is not a regulator, but is sponsored by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), NHS England and NHS Improvement. 

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Who are these guidelines for?

These guidelines are for any individual or organisation commissioning or delivering Freedom To Speak Up training in the health sector in England.

These guidelines do NOT cover training in the requirements of the Freedom to Speak Up Guardian or champion/ambassador role. Enquiries about training for the Freedom to Speak Up Guardian role should be made to the National Guardian’s Office, in the first instance.