Care Quality Commission raises concern over the organisational culture at NHS Blood and Transplant.
The CQC report found the staff "experienced inequality and discrimination" within the service.
It found "safe and effective care" was given by "competent and skilled staff, working together effectively".In its report on the service - which also has centres in Barnsley, Birmingham, Liverpool, Oxford and Southampton - the CQC said "some staff said they suffered detriment when they tried to raise issues or concerns".
"Whilst leaders understood the importance of staff being able to raise concerns without fear of retribution, the culture did not always encourage openness and honesty at all levels and learning or action was not always taken as a result of concerns raised," the report said.The report was carried out in August at several sites run by the NHS department
It found infection risk was controlled well at the blood donor centres and apheresis units and areas where donations were taken were clean and well maintained.
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