Sir - Im sure I am not alone in feeling a great deal of concern over the actions of both Stewart Messer, and Harry Turner, over the apparent banning of a paramedic who was classed as a whistle blower. One who personally reduced staff...apparently...to tears.

This group of managers, however, seemingly have history in this area.

In March 2012, they were heavily criticised for unfairly dismissing two scientists , and for bias, and not even following their own procedures.And remember Bernard Young? Treated with contempt when he tried to do his job, and hold the trust to account.

Messrs Messer and Turner represent a management team who seem to have form in stifling criticismand what they class as whistleblowing, including this current case.

Although they seem unhappy with the manner of his raising of the issues, in the next breath they don't deny the facts, and in fact review and change their procedures!

The NHS constitution was changed, as I'm sure they are aware, in 2011, specifically to give protection to whistleblowers who raise issues of dangerous care.

In fact , it makes it the DUTY of all staff to raise these issues.

How , therefore, do they square their actions in banning him? And saying he should apologise? For complying with the constitution ?

Could Mr Turner clear up another issue. Who were the people in tears?

Were they staff...and were they in tears because of Mr Gardner's comments....or perhaps because they were so under pressure.

Both Mr Messer and Mr Turner need to reassure both staff and patients, that the changes in 2011 to require staff to report dangerous practices are not being ignored, or even discouraged.

All of us support the hardworking staff at the hospital. But we want to know they aren't being subtly pressured to keep quiet, in times of excess pressure.

Richard Farrell-Adams

Worcester