BREAKING: A culture of bullying at one of England's biggest NHS Trusts could put the care of patients at risk, a report has found Samaritans helpline:
An independent review of the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust has found the number of patient deaths at the Trust is higher than would be expected and has warned that"if the cultural environment at UHB has not already affected mortality it is likely to be affecting the patient experience and morbidity".
The report revealed"extensive complaints" had been made by staff about the organisation's conduct and that"many were concerned about the 'It said the report team"heard many examples of concerning comments following a range of topics, including issues over promotion processes, bullying of staff , and a fear of retribution if concerns were raised".
It also highlights concerns around staffing levels. In November 2022, 13.35% of nursing posts at the Trust were vacant, compared with an England average of 10%.Father of junior doctor: 'Our lives stopped on 22 June' It warns that"any continuance of a culture that is corrosively affecting morale and in particular threatens long-term staff recruitment and retention will put at risk the care of patients".
The report chaired by Professor Mike Bewick, a former deputy medical director at NHS England, who is now an independent consultant, was commissioned last year after a number of complaints were raised about the Trust which employs 22,400 people across several sites and operates four major hospitals in the West Midlands.
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