FOI:2022/481

 1.       Between 1 September 2018 and 1 September 2022, how many complaints of sexual misconduct were made by patients, visitors and Trust employees against staff members in your NHS Trust.

No complaints where this is a main subject

The definition of sexual misconduct includes, but is not limited to, inappropriate comments; inappropriate touching, sexual harassment, sexual assault, indecent exposure, and rape. 

2.       How many of the complaints were upheld?

No Complaints

3.       What was the outcome of the upheld complaints? Outcomes can include but are not limited to verbal warning, written warning, suspension, or dismissal

N/A

If it does not push the request over the cost limit, please can you also include:

4.       The nature of the allegation

5.       The gender of the complainant

6.       The gender of the staff member 

For response for 4,5 and 6, - The number is <5. The Trust is unable to provide the data for categories where there are less than 5 individuals involved in the question, as the disclosure of data could lead to an individual being identified and/or personal data being disclosed which would breach the Data Protection Act.