'Let down' | NHS bosses apologise to staff over 'toxic' workplace culture

NHS bosses in Scotland have apologised to staff after a report found evidence of a toxic workplace culture across its women’s services, including distrust of leadership, concerns over bullying, and a widespread fear of speaking up.

The independent review of operations at NHS Lothian, conducted over several weeks, was commissioned following a whistleblowing report which highlighted patient safety concerns, staff shortages, and dysfunctional working relationships, particularly in the obstetrics triage and assessment unit at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.