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NHS Highland Healing Process deadline extended for bullying victims


By Andrew Dixon

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Pam Dudek.
Pam Dudek.

The registration deadline for the NHS Highland Healing Process for bullying victims has been extended to March 31.

The Healing Process is an independent service developed by NHS Highland in partnership with whistle-blowers, colleagues and other stakeholders, with Scottish Government funding, to help individuals who have suffered from historical bullying and harassment while working for the health board in Highland and Argyll and Bute.

The process opened for applications on May 27 last year and more than 250 people have already signed up.

In response to regional MSP Edward Mountain's concerns that some victims are yet to register, NHS Highland has extended the deadline which was due to be today.

NHS Highland chief executive Pam Dudek said: “We are listening and responding to concerns that those affected by historical bullying in NHS Highland may not have formally registered for the Healing Process yet, so we are prepared to leave registration open for a further month.

“It is our priority that all those affected have the chance to engage with the Healing Process. I understand that it is incredibly important for people who have been harmed to have the opportunity to tell their personal stories and seek support.

“I would like to reaffirm that we are deeply sorry for the harm that has been caused to every one of those individuals and we encourage current or former members of staff to register by the new deadline of March 31.”

Victims who have suffered bullying or harassment while working for the NHS in Highland or Argyll and Bute up to and including December 31, 2019 and who wish to engage with the Healing Process must formally register by the extended deadline.

Mr Mountain said: "Any current or former employees of NHS Highland who have outstanding claims should now make them.”

To register or to find out more, visit www.healing-process.co.uk or email healingprocess@cmpsolutions.com or call 03333 445892.

Related article: VIDEO: First Minister backs MSP’s call for extension to NHS Highland Healing Process


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