Tom is a former NHS Manager who lost his job after whistleblowing. He is the author of No Wealth But Life – What’s Gone Wrong with Healthcare in Britain & How We Can Save the NHS and Lions, Liars, Donkeys and Penguins - The Killing of Alison, a true story of the events leading to the suicide of his sister following a period of sexual abuse and cover up in an NHS mental health hospital. He is now an author, consultant, and trainer using his lived experience to help healthcare organisations provide safe services. Tom is a regular speaker at the annual Patient Safety Congress and in the wake of the Lucy Letby case was invited to comment on NHS culture for Newsnight and LBC. He has sat on numerous national steering groups contributing to topics including Open Government, the Justice System, and NHS leadership. He believes improvement begins with understanding and our ignorance is the greatest enemy we face.