Ms N Ward v Valorum Care Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2025] UKET 6004325/2024 (24 March 2025)

Ms N Ward v Valorum Care Ltd (England and Wales : Public Interest Disclosure) [2025] UKET 6004325/2024 (24 March 2025)

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment as a result, contrary to the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

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Citation
[2025] UKET 6004325/2024
Parties
Claimant: Ms N Ward; Respondent: Valorum Care Ltd
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
24 March 2025
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Judgment
Outcome
Claim upheld
Legal Topics
Public Interest Disclosure, Whistleblowing
Employment Law Public Interest Disclosure Whistleblowing

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Parties

Ms N Ward

Claimant

Valorum Care Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was subjected to detriment for making a protected disclosure under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998

Ratio Decidendi

The tribunal found that the claimant made a protected disclosure and was subjected to detriment as a result, contrary to the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998.

Court Disposition

Claim upheld

Orders

  • Respondent to pay compensation to the claimant
  • Respondent to take steps to prevent future detriment for protected disclosures