Health secretary to visit Inverness to check bullying report progress with NHS Highland
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Health secretary Jeane Freeman will check on the progress NHS Highland's board is making in response to a report into allegations of bullying.
She is in Inverness today to get up to speed with the health authority's action plan which is being developed to implement the proposals made in the Sturrock Report.
The report, published last month, followed concerns raised by a quartet of whistle-blowing medics.
An NHS Highland spokeswoman said: "A series of employee roadshows are also being planned to engage widely with staff across the organisation to ensure that the final action plan is as inclusive as possible and will enable the development of an NHS Highland culture which will be fit for the future."
NHS Highland’s chief executive Iain Stewart said: “I am pleased to report that we are making good progress. We have produced an action plan, which we have shared with the Scottish Government and our staff, which sets out exactly how we will ensure our people are valued, respected and that their voices are heard.
“I look forward to welcoming the cabinet secretary today. This will be an ideal opportunity for us to highlight the work we have been doing to implement the proposals and improve the working culture across NHS Highland.”
Ms Freeman said: “NHS Highland has many caring, supportive, diligent and highly-skilled staff. I am looking forward to hearing about the initial progress that has been made following the recommendations from the Sturrock Report.
“All health boards have been sent a copy of the report and I have asked them consider how they can take forward some of the recommendations. I want boards to foster opportunities for open and active dialogue with all staff to ensure that there is a positive working culture for everyone.”
