Topcliffe Surgery is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and a supportive environment for all staff, patients, and visitors. In line with NHS England’s Sexual Safety Charter and national guidance, the practice adopts a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of unwanted, inappropriate, or harmful sexual behaviour.
We commit to the following principles and actions to achieve this:
- We will actively work to eradicate sexual harassment and abuse in the workplace
- We will promote a culture that fosters openness and transparency and does not tolerate unwanted, harmful and / or inappropriate sexual behaviours
- We will take an intersectional approach to the sexual safety or our workforce, recognising certain groups will experience sexual harassment and abuse at a disproportionate rate
- We will provide appropriate support for those in our workforce who experience unwanted, inappropriate and / or sexual behaviours
- We will clearly communicate standards of behaviour. This includes expected action for those who witness inappropriate, unwanted and / or harmful sexual behaviour.
- We will ensure appropriate, specific, and clear policies are in place. They will include appropriate and timely action against alleged perpetrators.
- We will ensure appropriate, specific, and clear training is in place
- We will ensure appropriate reporting mechanisms are in place for those experiencing these behaviours
- We will take all reports seriously and ensure timely action is taken in all cases
- We will capture and share date on prevalence and staff experience transparently
These commitments will apply to everyone in our organisation equally.
