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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Tackling sexual misconduct in the NHS

09 December 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Zubir Ahmed Lab Glasgow South West

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • The statement outlines ongoing efforts to address sexual misconduct in the NHS.
  • NHS trusts and integrated care boards are asked to implement new actions detailed in letters from NHS England.
  • The Department of Health and Social Care will require quarterly updates on the implementation progress.

Issue summary

The statement addresses ongoing efforts to tackle sexual misconduct in the National Health Service (NHS) by outlining recent actions and commitments made by NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care.

Action requested

NHS trusts and integrated care boards are requested to implement new actions set out in letters from NHS England, which include identifying potential perpetrators and taking robust measures against them. The Department of Health and Social Care expects these actions to be rigorously implemented and will require quarterly updates on their progress.

Key facts

  • Any instance of sexual violence, harassment or abuse in the NHS is unacceptable.
  • On 5 December 2025, NHS England set out further actions for all trusts and integrated care boards (ICBs).
  • In September 2023, the Sexual Safety Charter was published by NHS England and every trust and ICB signed up to it.
  • In October 2024, NHS England produced a sexual misconduct policy framework.
  • In August 2025, NHS England set out actions for trusts and ICBs to identify potential perpetrators of sexual misconduct.
  • The Department of Health and Social Care expects rigorous implementation of the new actions from NHS England.
  • Quarterly updates on implementation progress will be required from NHS England.
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