NHS Anti-Harassment Charter Failing, Staff Report More Abuse
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A major plan to stop sexual harassment within England's National Health Service (NHS) is not working, unions and legal experts say.
The NHS Sexual Safety Charter started in September 2023. It aimed to help hospitals and clinics better address harassment. However, staff safety has not improved.
The charity Rights of Women runs an advice line for NHS staff. It reports a significant rise in calls since the charter began. The charity calls harassment a deep, systemic problem within the health service.
Unions are now demanding stronger protections for female NHS employees.