How to make a whistleblowing complaint
What we consider when taking whistleblower complaints, plus annual reports of whistleblowing disclosures received by RSH and action taken.
What is whistleblowing?
The term whistleblowing is used to describe the actions of a worker who reasonably believes they are acting in the public interest by passing on information which may indicate certain types of wrongdoing. In passing on that information, they are making a disclosure. The wrongdoing will typically (although not necessarily) be something they have witnessed at work.
Whistleblowing disclosures
Since 5 November 2019, we have been a ‘prescribed person’ under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 in relation to matters relating to registered providers of social housing.
We consider all referrals and information received, including those which take the form of whistleblowing disclosures.
If we have remit to investigate the referral, we will approach the investigation as described in How we regulate.
In cases where the issue referred is outside our remit, we consider whether it would be appropriate to refer the matter to another organisation better placed to respond.
How to make a referral
If you want to make a referral to us, please follow the instructions here
Whistleblowing reports
Last updated 2 April 2024 + show all updates
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Added new detail on how to make a referral to RSH as a whistleblower
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Whistleblowing report 2022-23 added to collection
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Whistleblowing report 2020-21 added.
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First published.