Delivering same-sex accommodation

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Following the ruling from the Supreme Court in the For Women Scotland Ltd (Appellant) v The Scottish Ministers (Respondent) case published 16 April 2025, our Delivering same-sex accommodation guidance, published in 2019, is currently being reviewed.

All providers of NHS-funded care continue to be expected to provide high quality care that meets all patients’ clinical needs, safeguards them from the risk of harm and ensures their privacy and dignity when they are admitted to hospital.

Providers should continue to measure and report breaches of the NHS Constitution pledge on same sex accommodation.

Revised guidance which supports privacy, dignity and safety for all patients in hospital accommodation will be published as soon as possible.

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Delivering same-sex accommodation

Delivering same-sex accommodation

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Accessible content. First published September 2019.

All providers of NHS-funded care are expected to prioritise the safety, privacy and dignity of all patients. Adherence to this guidance is an essential part of this.