Preventing sexual harm on mental health wards

We are joined by Dr Amar Shah and Rachel Luby to discuss the statistics, safety and stigma surrounding sexual harm. A report published by the Care Quality Commission found there were 1,120 instances of sexual harm on mental health wards. In response to the CQC report, The National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health, commissioned by NHS England, created guidance to improve sexual safety in inpatient settings. Dr Amar and Rachel will be letting us know what the next steps are. For more information see the Sexual Safety Collaborative www.rcpsych.ac.uk/improving-care/nccmh/sexual-safety-collaborative