Posted on: 5 September 2023
The first NHS “sexual safety charter” has been launched aiming to tackle harassment and abuse in the NHS.
Dr Binta Sultan, who chairs NHS England’s national clinical network of sexual assault and abuse services and also works for CNWL’s Sexual Health Service, said “This charter is the start of an important journey to wipe out unwanted, inappropriate and harmful sexual behaviour in healthcare environments, making them safe for all staff and patients and, while this can be a difficult subject for some, we are extremely grateful to everyone who speaks up against abuse so we can stamp it out.
“Signing up to this charter shows how committed NHS England and other healthcare organisations are to supporting those under their responsibility, where leaders will be supported to take charge and act upon signs of abuse, signposting to the appropriate support networks.”