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Ex-NHS Chief Exposes Whistleblower Cover-Up, Considers Criminal Action
2/1/2026
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- Dr. Susan Gilby, former chief executive of the Countess of Chester hospital, says NHS bosses run sham investigations to silence whistleblowers.
- After winning a £1.4 million bullying claim, she says board members conspired to dismiss her.
- Gilby says whistleblower protections are inadequate.
- She is considering a criminal complaint against Ian Haythornthwaite, chair, who denies wrongdoing, and urges new NHS manager regulations.
