The provision of same-sex accommodation across the NHS is a visible affirmation of the health service’s commitment to respecting the dignity and privacy of those who use its services. Service users’ experience while in care relates significantly to ward culture, staff attitudes and gender sensitivity, as well as physical arrangements for gender separation.
This Briefing summarises existing national policy and good practice on same-sex accommodation, explains what support is available to organisations that need to make improvements, and sets out what both providers and commissioners can do to ensure same-sex accommodation becomes a reality for all.
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