The role of a Freedom to Speak Up Guardian and the National Guardian for the NHS were established in 2016 following recommendations from Sir Robert Francis’ Freedom to Speak Up Inquiry. You can read the full report here:
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Our tailored training packages build staff confidence to speak up, helping organisations embed a culture of psychological safety, transparency, and continuous improvement.
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We train FTSU Champions to support colleagues locally, raise awareness of speaking up processes, and act as trusted points of contact across your organisation.
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We help you create clear, positive communication campaigns and promotional materials that raise awareness of Freedom to Speak Up, encouraging staff participation and reinforcing a supportive workplace culture.
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We deliver engaging, interactive presentations on Freedom to Speak Up principles, tailored to leadership teams, Boards, or wider workforce audiences through easy-to-access online or face to face sessions.
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We offer flexible, one-off advisory meetings to provide expert guidance on speaking up processes, case handling, policy development, and cultural improvement initiatives.
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We support Guardians and organisations to prepare clear, robust FTSU reports and provide relevant reporting templates. We also help to highlight your FTSU activities, key themes, trends, and recommendations for continuous improvement.
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We provide Freedom to Speak Up expertise for process assurance offering insights, analysis, and recommendations that strengthen governance and oversight processes.
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We facilitate structured reviews (as required) to support your Freedom to Speak Up service, track emerging themes and help you cement a meaningful FTSU provision.
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We support the development and growth of Champion Networks, providing strategic advice and practical resources to empower Champions and maximise their impact.
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Our FTSU Dashboard delivers detailed analytics and insights into staff speaking up trends, giving leadership teams valuable data to inform action plans to drive positive change.
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We offer specialist coaching and advice for leaders and managers, helping them understand their role in fostering safe, open environments where speaking up is encouraged and valued.
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