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Independent reviewPublishedAcute careEngland

Themes and lessons learnt from NHS investigations into matters relating to Jimmy Savile

Kate Lampard and Ed Marsden · work from 2013 · published 2015

What this was

Overview of the NHS investigations into access Jimmy Savile had to hospitals. It drew out common weaknesses in safeguarding, celebrity culture, volunteering, complaints and how unusual behaviour was excused.

Why it sits in the hub

It is the bridge between historical abuse and the safeguarding duties hospitals now hold. The same chair later leads the Lampard Inquiry into mental health deaths in Essex.

Findings

  1. Finding 1

    Status and celebrity opened doors that ordinary safeguarding rules should have closed.

    Children and safeguardingCulture and conductLeadership and boards

  2. Finding 2

    Complaints and concerns were not joined up across sites.

    Complaints and redressData and early warning

Recommendations in this hub

Paraphrase of the public recommendations, not the official text.

  1. 1Partly doneNHS trusts

    Apply safeguarding rules to volunteers, celebrities and anyone else with access to patients.

    Children and safeguardingRegulation and oversight
  2. 2Partly doneNHS trusts

    Make it easier for staff and patients to report concerns about people who seem untouchable.

    Listening to patients and familiesSpeaking up