Sexual Violence in NHS Hospitals
A public petition is calling for a Government-led inquiry into sexual violence reported in NHS hospitals and other healthcare settings
Reports suggest this is not a series of isolated incidents, but a nationwide issue affecting patients in spaces that should be safe. Survivors deserve accountability, transparency, and meaningful action - not silence.
What the petition is asking for
A formal Government inquiry into sexual violence in NHS hospitals
Clear findings on scale, patterns, and failures in safeguarding
A concrete plan to prevent abuse, improve investigations, and protect patients
Why this matters
Healthcare settings should never be places of fear. Yet many survivors report harm occurring within NHS environments, with limited investigation, oversight, or media attention. Without scrutiny, the risk remains.
Raising awareness is not about blaming individuals - it’s about ensuring systems are safe, accountable, and survivor-centred.
Take action
The petition needs 100,000 signatures to trigger a parliamentary response.
It currently sits far below that threshold.
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