Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 109294

NHS: Sexual Offences

Tabled: 28 January 2026

Answered: 3 February 2026

Named Day

Question

Steve Darling

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of sexual misconduct policies implemented by NHS integrated care boards for protecting NHS staff from sexual misconduct by other staff members.

Answer

Karin Smyth

Sexual misconduct of any kind has no place in the National Health Service. NHS England is actively working to ensure that the NHS is a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors.NHS England published the Sexual Safety Charter in 2023, setting ...

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