‘Bullying and morale problems at IBTS’

BULLYING remains a serious problem within the Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) while internal divisions within the organisation are dealing serious blows to staff morale, a report reveals.

Questions have also been raised about the organisation of the service with allegations that donors were left three hours to give blood.

The IBTS Organisation Survey Report, carried out by SHR Consulting, warns of a “subtle bullying” within the organisation, a fear of reporting such activity and a lack of team culture.