- by The Annual Report of the National Guardian for the NHS is today (24 November 2025) laid before Parliament, highlighting the work of Freedom to Speak Up guardians and the National Guardian’s Office. The report also shares learning which indicates that more work is needed for speaking up to be described as business as usual in […]
- by Responding to the Care Quality Commission State of Care Report 2025, Beth Carter, Interim Director of Operations and Strategy for the National Guardian’s Office, said: “The CQC State of Care 2025 report highlights the ongoing pressures facing health and social care services across England. Our Speaking Up data and reviews reflect many of the same challenges identified by the CQC. “It is particularly concerning to see that, […]
- by Carly CookIn July, the Dash Review of patient safety across the health and care landscape was published and highlighted the messy and overlapping ecosystem surrounding improvement of safety and quality in healthcare. Inevitably there were things that fell between the gaps and plenty of duplication, overlap and a general treading on each other’s toes. Anyone who […]
- by Maya AnaokarExplore the data in this year’s Freedom to Speak Up Guardian survey. Follow the link above to learn about the following: Response rate Provides the total number of survey responses and the overall response rate, helping to understand engagement levels. Executive summary Offers a high-level overview of positive response trends across all […]
- by Maya AnaokarNine out of ten guardians would recommend role to others, as survey provides roadmap for future improvements This year’s survey of Freedom to Speak Up guardians has revealed the importance of the role and guardians’ need for improved support to help them do their job. The 2025 Guardian survey, conducted between 19 May and 13 […]