Governance, Dignity & Accountability
When ambulance services fail their people, the ripple effects go beyond policy—they damage trust, safety, and workplace dignity.
Mr Optics Doesn’t fix problems…he dance them into another dimension
25–30% of staff in some services report experiencing bullying or harassment
(NHS Staff Survey, 2023)
In some services, over 80% fear consequences for speaking up
(NHS Staff Survey, 2023; Care Quality Commission reports)
Cultural problems ranging from “old boys’ club” dynamics to outright discrimination
(CQC inspections, 2021–2024)
Whistleblowers facing repercussions—from career harm to intimidation
(Public Accounts Committee & Parliamentary Ombudsman reports)
🎥Watch this Sky News investigation into the UK’s “worst ambulance service”. A clear reminder that when leadership fails dignity, staff—and the public—suffer.
(Trigger warning: harassment, sexual assault, and disturbing imagery are discussed.)
Across the UK concerns are mounting:
🚑 Last Words (04:27): Union leaders have described the trust in question as “the worst in the country,” calling for an independent investigation and for senior management to resign.
— Source: Sky News investigation into South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAMB)
This content draws solely on publicly available sources, national surveys (UK) and independent media reports. it highlights systemic issues of governance and dignity in ambulance services
“If it can happen in one service, it can happen anywhere.
The question: will leadership act before culture changes the narrative?”
“Based entirely on public information about ambulance services. If the shoe fits, we didn’t choose the size.”
#GovernanceMatters #NoMoreOptics