Sexual Safety in the NHS.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses topics related to sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour in the workplace, which some listeners may find distressing. Please take care while listening, and feel free to skip this episode or take a break if you need to.
This first episode of this three-part mini series on sexual safety in the NHS opens a necessary conversation about sexual safety in NHS workplaces. Drawing on lived experience and frontline insight, the discussion explores what sexual harassment can look like in hospital settings, from overt incidents to comments often dismissed as “just banter”.
Power, culture and impact
The conversation then turns to power dynamics and hierarchy, examining how seniority can influence behaviour and silence those affected. Dr Andrea Gait and Dr Maya Patel reflect on why intent is often used to minimise harm, and why the impact of behaviour matters more than how it was meant.
Why speaking up is hard
Attention also focuses on the emotional toll of harassment and the barriers staff face when considering whether to speak up. Experiences involving patients are explored, highlighting the additional complexity staff encounter in clinical environments.
Setting the foundation
By the end of the episode, listeners are encouraged to reflect on everyday language, behaviour and culture at work. This episode sets the foundation for the series by helping audiences recognise the problem and understand why it persists.
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