Sexual Safety at Work

Sexual Safety at Work

Written By: Aimee Hughes on 24th October 2025

YMS are signed up to the NHS England Sexual Safety Charter. Signing a charter doesn’t mean a thing unless action is taken. We want to take action in a visible way, to empower our teams and to create a workplace culture where everybody feels safe.

As insourcing teams, we do not have control over the working location/environment. This makes it even more important that YMS make our actions visible to our teams.

Sexual misconduct of any sort can have a lasting effect on those involved. Whether you are the victim, witness, or alleged perpetrator – YMS want to support you through the process of investigation.

- YMS contact details – F2SU, CA, Service management teams

What is sexual misconduct?

- Uninvited/unwelcome or non-consensual behaviour of a sexual nature.

- The behaviour can reasonably be interpreted and/or perceived by an individual as sexual

This behaviour may:

- Embarrass

- Offend

- Harm

- Humiliate

- Intimidate

Sexual misconduct may include:

- Elements of harassment

- Violence

- Abuse

- Be Physical

- Stalking/voyeurism

- Be Verbal, including remarks/inappropriate questions/sexually offensive jokes

- Be Visual

- Be in person or via social media/email/text

Speaking up as a victim or witness is key, if you feel uncomfortable but are unable to say at the time, tell us.

Supporting all involved, victims are those who face harm/misconduct, including those who face false allegations.

Please report it immediately:

F2SU@yourmedicalservices.com
Or contact your YMS manager / Duty Manager (OOH).

We will always listen and respond - you are never alone.

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