This conversation delves into the challenges faced in child psychiatry, particularly the impact of funding cuts and systemic failures within the NHS. Lisa Peregrine, a former child psychiatrist and whistle-blower, shares her personal journey of raising concerns about patient safety, the retaliation she faced, and the psychological toll of her experiences. The discussion highlights the need for a better whistleblowing system and advocates for systemic change in healthcare to ensure patient safety and support for healthcare professionals.

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Lisa on X: @Phoebejoy1611

Do No Harm Wales on X: @do_wales

George on Instagram: @voiceofthevalleys

Chapters

00:00 Trailer

01:58 Introduction

03:40 Lisa's Journey to Blowing the Whistle on the NHS

08:08 Why Are Children's Services Amongst the First Hit by Budget Issues?

09:07 New Director - What Went Wrong?

10:40 Long-term Sickness Causing Significant Staffing Issues

14:27 Multiple Near-miss Incidents Every Day & Physical Threats to Lisa Herself

19:07 Whistle-blowing Process: "Kafka-esque" Treatment, Changing of Emails & Inappropriate DBS Removal

25:38 NHS Prisoner Swap: Being Put Into "Workplace Solitary Confinement" & Winning the Mind & Emotional Games

33:35 Culture of Fear Within the NHS & How People Have Turned It Into A De Facto Religion

36:45 The Crippling Effects of 3-6 Years of Spurious Investigations & Witch Hunts

40:54 Weaponization of the NHS Complaints System

42:41 Pure Spite: A Final "F**k You" On The Way Out The Door

45:15 Setting Up Do No Harm Wales & The Unsurprising Response of the Shambolic Welsh Government

47:14 The Speaking Out Wishlist / Checklist

53:49 Future Plans & Campaigns

56:13 Any Hope For The Future / The Next Welsh Government On Tackling These Issues?

57:58 Having Courage: Whistle-blower Support Networks

59:50 Concluding Remarks: Do Not Sacrifice Your Ability To Speak If Possible

01:01:57 Outro

01:02:17 Epilogue: Do You Have Hope? If So, Or If Not, What & Why?