Health Secretary urges patients to report ‘horrific’ sexual abuse allegations after Independent investigation
by Rebecca Thomas
Feb 21, 2024
2 minutes
Health Secretary Victoria Atkins has said mental health patients and staff must report the ‘horrific’ sexual abuse allegations uncovered by The Independent to the police.
Ms Atkins said victims would have her full support in reporting criminal claims to the police.
Her intervention comes following a joint investigation by and Sky News on NHS mental health wards in England.
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