Mrs L Mitchell v Radfield Homecare — 2026

The Claimant applied for interim relief after being summarily dismissed. She relied on disclosures to the HSE, CQC and an infection control officer about health and safety concerns relating to blood borne viruses, and the tribunal considered whether she had a pretty good chance of showing that these were protected disclosures.

The tribunal concluded that there was a pretty good chance the Claimant would show she made protected disclosures, including that she reasonably believed the disclosures were in the public interest and substantially true. However, it also noted arguable issues relied on by the Respondent, including alleged inappropriate access to a client's care record, discussion of confidential matters with colleagues, and non-attendance at the disciplinary hearing.

Taking an impressionistic approach, the tribunal was not satisfied that there was a pretty good chance the Claimant would show the protected disclosures were the sole or principal reason for dismissal. The interim relief application was therefore dismissed.