DOI: 10.12968/bjhc.2026.0047 ISSN: 1358-0574
Preventing sexual harassment in the NHS: implications of the Employment Rights Act 2025 for healthcare managers
Hasan H AlsararateeFrom 30 October 2026, employers will be required to take ‘all reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace under the Employment Rights Act 2025. Hasan H Alsararatee explains what this means for healthcare and suggests key actions for NHS managers to support both compliance and meaningful prevention.