Impact assessment

Impact Assessment Of Delivering Same Sex Accomodation

A regulatory impact assessment of delivering same sex accommodation.

From:
Department of Health and Social Care
Published
12 October 2009
This was published under the 2005 to 2010 Labour government

Applies to England

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Impact Assessment Of Delivering Same Sex Accomodation

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Evidence from patient surveys and other studies indicates that patients often find themselves sharing sleeping accommodation or toilet and bathroom facilities with members of the opposite sex. For some this will be distressing and/or embarrassing. It is also inconsistent with established commitments to privacy and dignity. Whilst the NHS has made progress, there would appear to be scope to more to ensure delivery. There is a need to consider a broader range of high intensity activities to support the NHS in moving rapidly towards the elimination of mixed sex accommodation.

Published 12 October 2009