Sexual Safety in English mental health in-patient beds: has nothing been learned?

Autor: Brooker C; Royal Holloway, University of London, UK. Electronic address: charlie.brooker@rhul.ac.uk., Tocque K; University of Chester, UK.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Journal of forensic and legal medicine [J Forensic Leg Med] 2024 Jul; Vol. 105, pp. 102709. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jun 15.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jflm.2024.102709
Abstrakt: All mental health Trusts in England were surveyed, using freedom of Information Requests, as part of an enquiry into sexual safety incidents. A response rate of 72 % was obtained. Results revealed that sexual safety incidents and mixed-sex ward breaches are both increasing. Very few Trusts are adhering to the national guidance on sexual safety standards. Only one audit of safety standards was provided with full data. The Minister of Health has ordered an enquiry by the Health Services Safety Investigation Board with findings to be reported in 12 months' time. We argue more urgent action is needed now.
Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest This is to confirm that neither Professor Tocque or I have any conflicts of interest.
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