Independent National Whistleblowing Officer

INWO update

Given the understandable disruption to NHS services during COVID-19, we are working closely with our colleagues in the Scottish Government to ensure that the launch of the INWO and implementation of the National Whistleblowing Standards comes at a suitable time and takes into account both the pressures caused by the pandemic and the usual pressures the winter season presents. We expect to announce a revised date for implementation soon, but to be clear, it will NOT be July 2020 as originally advised. Read more

About the Independent National Whistleblowing Officer

The Scottish Government will introduce the new role of the Independent National Whistleblowing Officer (INWO) for the NHS in Scotland. The INWO will be the final stage of the process for those raising concerns.

Find out more

Rosemary Agnew, Independent National Whistleblowing Officer

For NHS organisations & NHS contractors

NHS organisations will be required to follow the National Whistleblowing Standards.

Standards & guidance

For whistleblowers

The INWO will be able to receive and handle whistleblowing concerns.

Case studies

Browse or search our database of case studies.

View case studies