Charter to tackle sexual harassment across NHS in England has failed, say unions

January 18, 2026

Rights of Women charity say abuse is ‘an entrenched, systemic issue’ amid calls for improved protection

A flagship strategy to tackle sexual harassment across the NHS in England has failed to improve the safety of female staff, according to legal experts and healthcare unions.

The NHS sexual safety charter, launched in September 2023, was supposed to improve how hospitals, GP surgeries and other organisations address sexual harassment. But the UK-based charity Rights of Women said calls from NHS staff to its sexual harassment at work advice line have increased significantly since the charter was rolled out.

Source: www.theguardian.com

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