On 16 October 2023, the UHB Group Executive Team signed the NHS Sexual Safety Charter, marking the start of a campaign to address one of the issues highlighted in the Culture Review: sexual safety.

You can watch the recording of the event here:

Thought-provoking resources

Trigger warning: please be advised that there is explicit and/or upsetting content in the below videos.

The renowned video about the impossibilities of being a woman, narrated by Cynthia Nixon.

• Be a Lady They Said

The now infamous monologue from the recent Barbie (2023) film.

• The Barbie Monologue

Training and education

Understanding and confronting sexual harassment at work

We all have a role to play in putting an end to sexual harassment in the workplace, whether it is by re-thinking our own attitudes and conduct, challenging the behaviour of others, supporting victims, or working together to bring about cultural change in our organisation.

Combining powerful drama and first-person stories with insight from leading behavioural experts and practical strategies for action, this short course examines the nature of sexual harassment in the workplace and its impact on staff and sets out practical steps for tackling the problem.

Take this short course at a time that suits you:

• Take this course

Coming soon: Personal safety and defence techniques course

Have you been affected; do you want to share your story?

A new email address has now been launched so that staff can share their story with no expectation, or if they want to get involved in this campaign.

• Not.Okay@uhb.nhs.uk

• Whether working or volunteering at UHB, you should never feel uncomfortable, frightened, intimidated or coerced in a sexual way by colleagues, patients or members of the public.

  Misogyny, sexism and inappropriate sexual behaviour will not be tolerated here. It’s not okay.