Webinar series on tackling sexual misconduct in healthcare

We have launched a series of webinars focused on tackling sexual misconduct by health and care professionals. The webinars feature expert-led presentations and discussions on different aspects of the issue, bringing together stakeholders from across the sector, including regulators, Accredited Registers, and patient and registrant representative organisations.

The webinars include hearing from those in the sector working to address sexual misconduct, reviewing the latest research evidence, and learning from examples of how other sectors and countries are tackling the problem to identify what more can be done.

The series launched in early September with a presentation on NHS England’s Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence programme, including their charter on sexual safety at work.  A further webinar was held on 24 September exploring the culture challenges within the ambulance sector and the work that is being done to improve sexual safety.

Through this discussion series, we are hoping to facilitate learning and robust discussion amongst stakeholders so that, collectively, we can better understand the issue, develop effective solutions, and take meaningful steps forward.

These discussions will continue through to Autumn 2025, after which we are planning to produce a report including recommendations for the future contribution of regulators in this area.