In line with our commitment we expect employees, suppliers and those providing services under a contract with the Council in their own premises and others that we deal with, who have serious concerns about any wrongdoing with regards to the to come forward and voice those concerns. It is recognised Council’s work, that most cases will have to proceed on a confidential basis. This Policy makes it clear that you can do so without fear of victimisation, subsequent discrimination or disadvantage. This Whistleblowing Policy is within intended to encourage and enable employees to raise serious concerns the Council rather than overlooking a problem or the the “blowing whistle” outside Authority. 1.7 These procedures are in addition to the procedures and Council’s complaints other statutory reporting procedures applying to some Directorates such as those relating to safeguarding children or vulnerable adults. Managers are responsible for making service users aware of the existence of these procedures. This policy is not designed to be used: for raising or reconsideration of matters that come under existing internal Dudley Council procedures e.g. grievance, disciplinary or capability procedures; or for allegations that fall within the scope of specific procedures (for example child or vulnerable adult protection) which will normally be referred for consideration under the relevant procedure recommended from the Dudley Safeguarding Board, unless the employee has good reason to believe that the procedure is not being followed or will not be followed effectively; or as an appeal process from any complaint or grievance handled under any of the above procedures. 1.9 Where a complaint made under this policy falls outside the scope of the policy, e.g. where the complaint falls outside the scope of Dudley “serious wrongdoing”, Council will advise the whistleblower of this and consult with the whistleblower in respect of taking the complaint further. Wherever possible, the Council will comply with the view of the whistleblower, but there are situations where the Council is legally required to pass on details of allegations, without the consent of the whistleblower, such as in safeguarding matters, or where the allegations related to serious criminal activity undertaken by individuals outside the Council. This policy has been consulted upon and is supported by all trade unions. AIMS SCOPE OF THIS POLICY 2.1 This Policy aims to: Encourage everyone to feel confident in raising concerns and to question and act upon concerns about practice
In line with our commitment we expect employees, suppliers and those providing services under a contract with the Council in their own premises and others that we deal with, who have serious concerns about any wrongdoing with regards to the Council’s work, to come forward and voice those concerns. It is recognised that most cases will have to proceed on a confidential basis. This Policy makes it clear that you can do so without fear of victimisation, subsequent discrimination or disadvantage. This Whistleblowing Policy is intended to encourage and enable employees to raise serious concerns within the Council rather than overlooking a problem or “blowing the whistle” outside the Authority. 1.7 These procedures are in addition to the Council’s complaints procedures and other statutory reporting procedures applying to some Directorates such as those relating to safeguarding children or vulnerable adults. Managers are responsible for making service users aware of the existence of these procedures. This policy is not designed to be used: for raising or reconsideration of matters that come under existing internal Dudley Council procedures e.g. grievance, disciplinary or capability procedures; or for allegations that fall within the scope of specific procedures (for example child or vulnerable adult protection) which will normally be referred for consideration under the relevant procedure recommended from the Dudley Safeguarding Board, unless the employee has good reason to believe that the procedure is not being followed or will not be followed effectively; or as an appeal process from any complaint or grievance handled under any of the above procedures. 1.9 Where a complaint made under this policy falls outside the scope of the policy, e.g. where the complaint falls outside the scope of “serious wrongdoing”, Dudley Council will advise the whistleblower of this and consult with the whistleblower in respect of taking the complaint further. Wherever possible, the Council will comply with the view of the whistleblower, but there are situations where the Council is legally required to pass on details of allegations, without the consent of the whistleblower, such as in safeguarding matters, or where the allegations related to serious criminal activity undertaken by individuals outside the Council. This policy has been consulted upon and is supported by all trade unions. AIMS SCOPE OF THIS POLICY 2.1 This Policy aims to: Encourage everyone to feel confident in raising concerns and to question and act upon concerns about practice
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