Question reference: S5W-34519
- Asked by: David Stewart, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 12 January 2021
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Current status: Answered by Jeane Freeman on 26 January 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has for John Sturrock QC to review NHS Highland’s Healing Process, in light of reported complaints from victims of bullying and harassment regarding conflicts of interest and the compensation payments system.
Answer
The Scottish Government has no plans at this time to ask John Sturrock QC to review NHS Highland’s Healing Process.
The Scottish Government continues to take an active interest in NHS Highland’s engagement with all relevant parties as it takes forward its response to the Sturrock Review. We are clear that NHS Highland must be given appropriate time and opportunity to effect meaningful change.
The Healing Process is a confidential and independent process developed to support those members of staff affected by the issues identified in John Sturrock QCs Report. The Healing Process was co-produced by, amongst others, the whistleblowers who first raised concerns with me and the trade unions, who continue to be supportive of this process.