Raj Rattan, dental director at Dental Protection, said, “The steps set out to tackle sexual misconduct in the NHS, and better support those affected, are welcome. All healthcare workers, dental professionals included, need to be reassured that their safety is a priority.”
The NHS England policy and framework, published on October 16, 2024, includes an option of reporting sexual abuse through an anonymous form for those who feel uncomfortable disclosing their name but want the incident to be properly investigated.
All NHS employees, non-executive directors, volunteers, agency and bank workers, students and learners, contractors, secondees and interns can use this policy to report sexual misconduct.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Dental Nursing and reading some of our resources. To read more, please register today. You’ll enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Up to 2 free articles per month
-
New content available
Already have an account? Sign in here