The Surviving In Scrubs organisation share survivor stories of sexism, harassment, and sexual assault in the healthcare workforce – and is campaigning to end this culture.
They have some upcoming events that will be of real value to the ambulance sector. We are pleased to share the details of these, as well as those of two new courses they are releasing.
Of particular note will be Ambulance voices – Sexual Misconduct and Allied health professionals, taking place on Tuesday 27th May 7.30pm – further information is below.
We would be grateful if you would consider sharing this information across your staff groups.
Surviving In Scrubs Courses: Sign up here.
They have set up two courses designed to up-skill healthcare staff in sexual safety. The courses will be held live on the dates listed and will be online.
Surviving in Scrubs recommend the first course for all healthcare staff and the second as a follow on for those in leadership, management or supervisory roles.
- Introduction to Sexual Safety in Healthcare – Friday 6th June 2025 9:30am-1pm, online.
Suitable for all healthcare staff.
Course outline: an overview of sexual safety in healthcare, how to support survivors, bystander training and allyship.
- Advanced Training on Sexual Safety – Friday 27th June 2025 9:30am-1pm, online.
Suitable for managers, supervisors and leadership whether you are clinical or non-clinical.
Course outline: first disclosure training, responding to a report of sexual violence, and changing the culture in healthcare.
Surviving In Scrubs: Webinar Programme
- Ambulance voices – Sexual Misconduct and Allied health professionals.
Tuesday 27th May 7.30pm
Reserve a seat here.
- HealthcareToo: Sexism and Sexual Violence in the Healthcare Workforce – An introduction to the issue and our campaign.
Catch up on MedAll now!
- Difficult Doctors – Highlighting experiences from surgery, emergency medicine, general practice, and beyond.
Catch up is coming out soon!
- Students Speaking Up! – Featuring voices from the Manchester Medical School anti-sexism campaigners and student paramedics. [Date TBC]
- Surviving Sexism and Sexual Violence in Healthcare – Discussing the impact of these experiences and how to survive. [Date TBC]
- What Needs to Change? – A forward-looking conversation on how to create safer workplaces for everyone. [Date TBC]
Further contact information
Instagram: @scrubsurvivors
Website: survivinginscrubs
Dr Isobel Seddon, Volunteer at Surviving in Scrubs: isobeljoanseddon@gmail.com
