The MP for a whistleblower who raised concerns about North East Ambulance Service has said a worrying Care Quality Commission report is "no surprise".
Grahame Morris - Labour MP for Easington - said the "hard work and dedication" of NEAS staff should be recognised, but said he was concerned they were working in a culture "where they do not feel respected, supported or valued". On Wednesday, the CQC published a report rating NEAS as "requires improvement" and highlighting a range of issues with governance and patient safety.
The report rated the NHS service "good" for being caring and responsive. But, according to a survey of almost 500 staff conducted by the CQC, more than half of staff feared raising issues at work for fear of repercussions.
