Whistleblowing Policy and Procedure

Related Policies

We have a range of policies and procedures that deal with behaviour at work including:

  • Code of Conduct
  • Grievance procedure
  • Disciplinary procedure
  • Anti-fraud and anti-bribery policy 

You should use these and other procedures when it is appropriate. If you are unsure which procedure may be appropriate, please speak to a member of the HR team who will be able to advise you.

Version and change summary table

Version Issue date Policy Owner Policy type: statutory/ discretionary Date of next review Comments/ brief description of main changes in this revision
1  

Helen Reeves

Statutory

Dec 2013

Updated internal auditor details
Companion to meetings
Reasonable adjustment to way in which concern is raised
2     Statutory Dec 2014 Updated in line with Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013
Managers’ guide added
3 April 2016 Lindy Petts Statutory April 2018 Further amendments to make fit for purpose 
4 July 2017 Sharon Jager Statutory April 2018 Contact details updated
5 May 2018 Gemma Towsey Statutory April 2020 Additions on record keeping and communicating changes implemented as a result of whistleblowing.
6 May 2021 Binnie Goh Statutory May 2022 Internal Auditor details updated.  Reference documents updated.