Raising a concern


If you have a concern and would like advice about how to raise it, you should contact one of the organisations listed below. They will be able to advise you who to contact, and how to raise your concern. The Review is not a person or body to whom a ‘protected disclosure’ can be made.

Guidance on raising concerns is available from these organisations:

Whistleblowing Helpline – offers independent, free, confidential advice for the NHS and social care employers and staff.

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Public Concern at Work (PCaW) – advises individuals on whistleblowing, supports organisations and seeks legislative change.

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Health and care regulators

Care Quality Commission (CQC) – the independent regulator of health and social care in England.

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Monitor – the sector regulator for health services in England.

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Professional regulators

General Medical Council (GMC) – the regulator for medical professionals.

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Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) – the regulator for nurses and midwives in the UK.

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General Chiropractic Council (GCC) – is the regulator for chiropractors.

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General Dental Council (GDC) – the regulator for dentists and dental care professionals.

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General Optical Council (GOC) – the regulator for optical professionals in the UK.

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General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) – the regulator for osteopathic professionals in the UK.

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General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) – the regulator for pharmacy professionals in the UK.

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Health and Care Professions Council – the regulator for arts therapists, biomedical scientists, chiropodists/podiatrists, clinical scientists, dieticians, hearing aid dispensers, occupational therapists, operating department practitioners, orthoptists, paramedics, physiotherapists, practitioner psychologists, prosthetists/orthotists, radiographers, social workers in England and speech and language therapists.

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