Whistleblowing disclosures joint report published for 2026

We’ve published the 2025-26 joint report on whistleblowing disclosures, together with eight other healthcare professional regulators.

The latest report shows how we have handled whistleblowing disclosures and the action we took as a result, from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

Published with the General Chiropractic Council, General Dental Council, General Medical Council, General Optical Council, General Pharmaceutical Council, Health and Care Professions Council, Nursing and Midwifery Council, and Social Work England, the report aims to be transparent about how whistleblowing concerns are handled by each regulator.

By providing details of the number of concerns raised and how we have acted in response, we also hope to show whistleblowers that their disclosures are taken seriously.

We received four whistleblowing disclosures in this period. One was closed with no action taken, two resulted in regulatory action, and one was closed because there was not enough information to take the concern further.

The disclosures included concerns raised by people working in, or connected to, osteopathic practice. These included an osteopathic colleague, a practice receptionist, a GP in a multi-disciplinary practice and a university human resources lead.

One disclosure was referred to the Investigating Committee and remains ongoing, another disclosure was reviewed by the Investigating Committee and their decision was to close the case with no further action.

Whistleblowers who raise concerns with us can access our free, confidential Independent Support Service at every stage of the fitness to practise process. This service is delivered by an independent charity and is also available to patients, witnesses and osteopaths involved in or affected by our investigations.

The Independent Support Service is available 24/7 every day of the year on 0300 303 1964.

Read the 2026 Whistleblowing Disclosures report

Read more about how we handle whistleblowing concerns

Find out more about our Independent Support Service

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