Dr Max McLean, former senior Policeman in W Yorkshire, served as Chair of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHSFT from 2019 to 2023. He left after raising Whistleblowing cons cerns over patient safety in Maternity and Neonatal care. This is the story of his ultimately unsuccessful whistleblowing claim, the personal costs and the significant win he achieved during the process.

The Figuieredo family campaigned for 10 years to find out who was responsible for their daughter Alice’s death, whilst under NHS care. They won a partial victory in June and the Judge handed down sentences this week.

I salute those who challenge the system, at great personal cost. Many derive no individual benefit other than the knowledge that their challenge may improve care for others.

But has anything really changed or do the same institutional resistances still apply?

The Figueredo family campaigned for 10 years to find out who was responsible for their daughter Alice’s death, whilst under NHS care. They won a partial victory this week, but the financial, professional and personal toll has been enormous.

I salute those who challenge the system, at great personal cost. Many derive no individual benefit other than the knowledge that theur challenge has improved care for others.