NHS England: National people sexual misconduct policy framework (16 October 2024)

Summary

NHS England has launched this new policy and supporting assurance framework for integrated care boards and trusts to adopt and adapt, ensuring that any member of staff who has experienced inappropriate and/or harmful sexual behaviours at work is supported by their employer.

It will help staff to:

• understand their rights and responsibilities
• recognise and report sexual misconduct at work
• get advice and support.

An overview of the policy is also available.

Alongside the policy is a new e-learning resource, designed to equip people working and learning in the NHS with the knowledge and skills to recognise and respond to sexual misconduct.