A TV star and charity founder has said the system is corrupt for NHS whistleblowers, following a sacked Winchester doctor’s decision to ditch legal proceedings.
Broadchurch actor Sarah Parish presented a 2,000 cheque to maternity consultant and obstetrician Martyn Pitman, raised by his supporting Facebook group, at a celebration at Winchester Rugby Club.
Ms Parish thanked her former consultant for saving her and her babies’ lives, which led to her and partner James Murray creating The Murray Parish Trust to support the work of Southampton Children’s Hospital.
The senior obstetrician decided to drop an 'unfair dismissal' claim one month after losing a case against Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) bosses at Southampton Magistrates Court.
The trust has maintained that his dismissal was down to "an irretrievable breakdown in relations" and had nothing to do with him whistleblowing. The trust says staff are actively encouraged to speak up when they have concerns.
Although Ms Parish didn’t expect Mr Pitman’s decision she believes has done the right thing.
Despite, the employment tribunal unanimously dismissing the Winchester doctor’s case Ms Parish says that “there is no way that he did anything wrong”.
Ms Parish, 55, said: “I know he is a real fighter and incredibly clever man so he must have thought it through to an inch of its life.
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