Freedom to Speak Up Guardians (FTSU)

Freedom to Speak Up Guardians operate independently, impartially, and objectively to support all staff, students, volunteers, bank staff, and other members of our organisation in raising any concerns they may have.

The Guardians, whilst remaining independent, work alongside the senior leadership team to support a more open and transparent place to work, where all colleagues are actively encouraged and enabled to speak up safely.

Guardians can help to:

• Protect patient safety and quality of care

• Improve the experience of workers

• Promote learning and improvement

They are here to ensure that:

• Staff are supported in speaking up

• Barriers to speaking up are addressed

• A positive culture of speaking up is developed

• Issues raised are used as opportunities for learning and improvement

Contact the Freedom to Speak Up Guardians

Email: f2s.guardian@nhs.net