
The Working Party on Sexual Misconduct in Surgery
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We are a group of UK surgeons and academics working to make surgery a safe place to work. See our website for info. Media enquiries to [email protected]
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British Hip Society is absolutely dedicated to improving the culture of surgery. We are proud to support the work of The Working Party on Sexual Misconduct in Surgery & thank them for this courageous & comprehensive investigation into sexual misconduct in surgery. Spend some time reading their paper: academic.oup.com/bjs/advance-ar…

Surgery has worked so hard on its talent pipeline to bring more women into the profession. It’s so impt these efforts are not derailed. Breaking the silence about sexual abuse & harassment The Working Party on Sexual Misconduct in Surgery @ScrubSurvivors UofG Social Sciences


Read my article in The Guardian today talking about my experience, our @ScrubSurvivors campaign and the way forwards. The Working Party on Sexual Misconduct in Surgery Tamzin Cuming #medtwitter #metooinmedicine #ilooklikeasurgeon #womeninsurgery theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

"Virulent institutional misogyny" is how @ScrubSurvivors' Becky Cox terms the surgical environment. It can and must change. #MeTooSurgery The Working Party on Sexual Misconduct in Surgery Greta McLachlan ✒ Dr Liz O'Riordan Rhea Liang The Royal College of Surgeons of England Health and Care Women Leaders Network Women in Surgery WomenInSurgeryUK theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Sexual misconduct has no place within the workplace. The experiences shared in the The Working Party on Sexual Misconduct in Surgery report are wholly unacceptable and must not be dismissed. We will play our part in implementing the recommendations: bit.ly/46ae8MM


We share the outrage expressed by members & colleagues across the NHS about Dr Hilton's letter to The Times and The Sunday Times The response from Dr Claire Shannon Fiona Donald, Chair of our Welsh Board Simon Ford, Daniele Bryden of FICMNews & Lorraine de Gray of FPM is published today.



Living in a poor culture is like a frog being slowly boiled alive - You don’t notice what is happening & you die. Norms can insidiously pervade org & professions socialising ind to accept things that they would otherwise reject. The Working Party on Sexual Misconduct in Surgery

In the wake of the Sexual Misconduct Report and Paper- many trusts and deaneries are putting out statements of support for those affected and asking if people have concerns to come forward. The Working Party on Sexual Misconduct in Surgery would suggest the following wording for those wishing to speak out 1/2

Our free online event to launch guidance on addressing unprofessional behaviours between healthcare staff is fast approaching (Oct 20th)! Sign up here: tinyurl.com/unprofessional… Health Services Management Centre (HSMC) Australian Institute of Health Innovation School of Healthcare @PHealthCareRes Hull York Medical School The Working Party on Sexual Misconduct in Surgery


Thank you, The Royal College of Surgeons of England, for hosting our meeting with trainees, trainers, NHS England and GMC on 9 Feb 2024. Read about it here. 1drv.ms/b/s!ApXvSePCxn…


I am so proud to be on Council when we created this document. The Royal College of Surgeons of England will tolerate NO bad behaviour. At work, on courses, during exams, in the bar… The power dynamic will no longer be abused. We have legal support and the power to sanction. So proud 💪🏽


What an immensely powerful and important letter. Thank you, The Working Party on Sexual Misconduct in Surgery 👏

Very proud to be part of the The Working Party on Sexual Misconduct in Surgery as Royal College of Anaesthetists rep. Hard hitting Day on weds The Royal College of Surgeons of England pushing forward the agenda making reporting of sexual misconduct easier and supporting victims better. Anonymous reporting launched by NHS England at the meeting. Tamzin Cuming Greta McLachlan ✒
