The NHS says 'every provider of our services has a legal and moral duty to safeguard patients' and that it is made clear all incidents of sexual violence must be reported and acted on.
Rape Crisis England & Wales is calling for a public inquiry into sexual violence and abuse within mental health inpatient wards after a Sky News investigation uncovered a catalogue of sexual abuse complaints. The Sky News/Independent Patient 11 podcast investigation discovered nearly 20,000 new sexual abuse, harassment and rape complaints - involving both patients and staff - across more than 30 mental health trusts in England since 2019.
In its statement, RCE highlighted its concerns over a 'lack of clarity' on the part of government and health leaders regarding the ultimate responsibility for sexual safety on mental health inpatient wards. 'There is no quick fix to this scandalous situation,' said former patient Alexis Quinn, whose escape from psychiatric care following two complaints of sexual assault sparked the podcast investigation.
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