NHS leaves thousands of patients at risk of assault after…

NHS leaders are alarmed by the surge in mixed-sex ward usage in hospitals, leading to almost 5,000 breaches in February 2024 of regulations against mixed-sex accommodations. This comes amid a rising crisis in psychiatric care in England, with over 20,000 reports of sexual abuse, harassment, and assault in more than 30 NHS mental health trusts since 2019. The issue highlights the increasing concern for respect, privacy, and dignity in patient care.