Request

 " Broken down for the financial years 2014/15 to 2024/25 (11 financial years),

  • The total number of whistleblowing concerns that were reported.
  • Before the National Whistleblowing Standards were introduced on 1 April 2021, the number of concerns that were a) upheld; b) not upheld.
  • Since the National Whistleblowing Standards were introduced on 1 April 2021:The number of whistleblowing concerns that were reported to the board at stage 1.
  • How many of those concerns were resolved at stage 1 or were referred on to be looked at in more detail stage 2 or beyond. 2.
  • Since the National Whistleblowing Standards were introduced on 1 April 2021:The number of whistleblowing concerns that were reported to the board at stage 2.
  • How many of those concerns were resolved at stage 2 or were referred to the Independent National Whistleblowing Officer.  
  • Since the National Whistleblowing Standards were introduced on 1 April 2021: The number of whistleblowing concerns that were referred to the Independent National Whistleblowing Officer.
  • The outcome of the referral and investigation."
Last updated: 21 July 2025