Whistleblower News From The Inside -- September 25, 2017

By the C|C Whistleblower Lawyer Team

Trial scheme launched to support hospital whistleblowers back to work in NHS – A pilot support scheme for NHS staff that have previously blown the whistle on care concerns has been launched to help them return to employment in hospital settings in England. The small pilot will pave the way for the full Whistleblowers’ Support Scheme for Secondary Care, which will see current staff and former staff receive support to continue to work or return to the NHS. Nursing Times

Auto loan fraud costs the industry $6 billion this year: how can dealers combat this trend? – We live in a world where the majority of our financial transactions happen online. Consumers can transfer and pay bills through banking apps, and stocks and investments can now be handled through online marketplaces. Instead of the hassle of always entering in credit card information, individuals can store data in their computers to easily purchase a new item on Amazon or pay off a loan. Digital identities create convenience, but they also create a major security concern, especially for consumers looking to purchase a vehicle. CBT Automotive Network

 Whistleblowers at U.S. funded research institutions fear retaliation – Institutions that conduct human research generally have a reputation for strict fact-finding, going where the research leads while maintaining firm rules to protect the people who are studied. If those rules are violated, the consequences can be serious. It’s worse when workers and others are afraid to report violations. When a study does not follow procedures, patient safety is jeopardized, public confidence in the research institution and the government agency funding the work suffers, sometimes for decades, with the mistrust passing through generations. WaPo