NHS Sexual Safety Charter

South Lambeth Road has signed the NHS Sexual Safety Charter.

The Sexual Safety Charter was launched by NHS England on 4 September 2023, in collaboration with key partners across the healthcare system. The aim is to ensure a systematic, zero-tolerance approach to sexual misconduct and violence throughout the NHS.

The NHS England Sexual Safety Charter states that:

• We will actively work to eradicate sexual harassment and abuse in the workplace.
• We will promote a culture that fosters openness and transparency, and does not tolerate unwanted, harmful and/or inappropriate sexual behaviours.
• We will take an intersectional approach to the sexual safety of our workforce, recognising certain groups will experience sexual harassment and abuse at a disproportionate rate.
• We will provide appropriate support for those in our workforce who experience unwanted, inappropriate and/or harmful sexual behaviours.
• We will clearly communicate standards of behaviour. This includes expected action for those who witness inappropriate, unwanted and/or harmful sexual behaviour.
• We will ensure appropriate, specific, and clear policies are in place. They will include appropriate and timely action against alleged perpetrators.
• We will ensure appropriate, specific, and clear training is in place.
• We will ensure appropriate reporting mechanisms are in place for those experiencing these behaviours.
• We will take all reports seriously and appropriate and timely action will be taken in all cases.
• We will capture and share data on prevalence and staff experience transparently.