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We welcome NHS England’s new Sexual Misconduct Policy and Framework
The NHS England’s new Sexual Misconduct Policy and Framework emphasises a trauma-informed and survivor-centred approach based on input from NHS workers. We support the involvement of regulatory bodies to prevent misconduct and stress the need for effective training and accountability.

NHS staff will be able to anonymously report incidents of sexual misconduct, as part of major plans to improve safety for staff across the health service.
The new framework issued to local hospitals and available to adopt from today, outlines how those working in the health service should recognise, report and act on sexual misconduct in the workplace.
Deeba Syed, Senior Employment Lawyer at Rights of Women said:
“Rights of Women welcomes NHS England’s new Sexual Misconduct Policy and Framework, emphasising a trauma-informed and survivor-centred approach based on input from NHS workers. We support the involvement of regulatory bodies to prevent misconduct and stress the need for effective training and accountability. It is now essential to take all reports seriously, protect workers from retaliation, and establish an action plan to address root causes of sexual misconduct, fostering a safer, more equitable work environment for all in compliance with the Worker Protection Act 2024.”