Social Media Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 A joint investigation by The Independent’s Rebecca Thomas and Sky News’s Rob Mulhern has exposed a harrowing reality within the UK’s psychiatric system – a widespread issue of sexual abuse and assault in NHS-run mental health hospitals. Over the last five years, tens of thousands of sexual incidents have been reported, revealing a national scandal that highlights the failure of NHS trusts to address and report sexual abuse adequately. Exclusive data from more than 30 NHS trusts, uncovered in the 18-month investigation and podcast named Patient 11, reveals almost 20,000 reports of sexual incidents. Shockingly, less than 5% of these incidents were referred to the police. The investigation highlights the failure of NHS trusts to meet vital standards designed to protect vulnerable patients from sexual harm, with only six out of 50 hospitals proving compliance. Throughout the investigation, victims, including Rivkah Grant, Stephanie Tutty, and former GB swimming star Alexis Quinn, shared their stories of sexual assault and abuse while in mental health units. The revelations prompted Dr. Lade Smith, president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, to call the findings "horrendous," while shadow health secretary Wes Streeting described it as a "wake-up call" for the government. Key revelations include: -At least 19,899 sexual incidents reported across more than 30 NHS trusts between 2019 and November 2023. -Less than 5% of sexual incidents reported were referred to the police. -800 allegations of rape and serious assaults on women. -Continued use of mixed-sex wards, banned a decade ago, with more than 500 reports of sexual assault since 2019. -Only six out of 50 hospitals could prove compliance with NHS standards for protecting patients from sexual harm. The investigation has prompted concerns about under-staffed mental health services and systemic issues within the NHS. Patients are at risk from staff in numerous hospitals, with over 300 incidents reported over a five-year period. The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch is set to launch a national inquiry into mental health care in England in response to the series of reports by The Independent over the past year. The shocking findings underscore the urgent need for reforms and accountability within the NHS to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable patients in mental health care. 29.01.24 Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipalongcassidy Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 1 hour ago, Social Media said: A joint investigation by The Independent’s Rebecca Thomas and Sky News’s Rob Mulhern has exposed a harrowing reality within the UK’s psychiatric system – a widespread issue of sexual abuse and assault in NHS-run mental health hospitals. Over the last five years, tens of thousands of sexual incidents have been reported, revealing a national scandal that highlights the failure of NHS trusts to address and report sexual abuse adequately. Exclusive data from more than 30 NHS trusts, uncovered in the 18-month investigation and podcast named Patient 11, reveals almost 20,000 reports of sexual incidents. Shockingly, less than 5% of these incidents were referred to the police. The investigation highlights the failure of NHS trusts to meet vital standards designed to protect vulnerable patients from sexual harm, with only six out of 50 hospitals proving compliance. Throughout the investigation, victims, including Rivkah Grant, Stephanie Tutty, and former GB swimming star Alexis Quinn, shared their stories of sexual assault and abuse while in mental health units. The revelations prompted Dr. Lade Smith, president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, to call the findings "horrendous," while shadow health secretary Wes Streeting described it as a "wake-up call" for the government. Key revelations include: -At least 19,899 sexual incidents reported across more than 30 NHS trusts between 2019 and November 2023. -Less than 5% of sexual incidents reported were referred to the police. -800 allegations of rape and serious assaults on women. -Continued use of mixed-sex wards, banned a decade ago, with more than 500 reports of sexual assault since 2019. -Only six out of 50 hospitals could prove compliance with NHS standards for protecting patients from sexual harm. The investigation has prompted concerns about under-staffed mental health services and systemic issues within the NHS. Patients are at risk from staff in numerous hospitals, with over 300 incidents reported over a five-year period. The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch is set to launch a national inquiry into mental health care in England in response to the series of reports by The Independent over the past year. The shocking findings underscore the urgent need for reforms and accountability within the NHS to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable patients in mental health care. 29.01.24 Source Seems to be a lot of sexual perverts in uk these days... is it the water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sungod Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Skipalongcassidy said: Seems to be a lot of sexual perverts in uk these days... is it the water? No more in the UK than elsewhere, just that we dont bury our heads in the sand and ignore it anymore, times are changing and we go after them. Admittedly in the past it was a shocker with cover ups. Anyway, which fine country are you from? I'm sure a quick google search would uncover some uneasy truths there also...... Edited January 28 by sungod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackGats Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Sexual abuse, the West's booming industry and number one cult. For journalists, lawyers, police, judges, politicians, health staff, wives ... If only the Ukrainians could shoot sexual abuse instead of 155 mm shells. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipalongcassidy Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 2 hours ago, sungod said: No more in the UK than elsewhere, just that we dont bury our heads in the sand and ignore it anymore, times are changing and we go after them. Admittedly in the past it was a shocker with cover ups. Anyway, which fine country are you from? I'm sure a quick google search would uncover some uneasy truths there also...... BUT all the news is about uk right now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Jim'll Fix It🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sungod Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 48 minutes ago, Skipalongcassidy said: BUT all the news is about uk right now.. Simple question, where are you from? Dont understand why you are shy. Any nonces in your neck of the woods? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chomper Higgot Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 12 hours ago, JackGats said: Sexual abuse, the West's booming industry and number one cult. For journalists, lawyers, police, judges, politicians, health staff, wives ... If only the Ukrainians could shoot sexual abuse instead of 155 mm shells. It seems a bit of ‘an industry’ for sex offenders, but yes, blame the people who investigate and prosecute it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipalongcassidy Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 19 hours ago, sungod said: Simple question, where are you from? Dont understand why you are shy. Any nonces in your neck of the woods? Plenty of them... just not as newsworthy as the brits... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sungod Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 (edited) 5 hours ago, Skipalongcassidy said: Plenty of them... just not as newsworthy as the brits... Just that you seem to like knocking Brits all the time, you must suffer from some inferiority complex. Edited January 30 by sungod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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