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Ambulance Service Sees Misogyny Reports More Than Double
23 Oct
Summary
- Reported misogyny and sexual misconduct cases more than doubled since April 2024.
- Dismissals for sexual safety issues quadrupled, reaching 25 in 2025-2026.
- The service attributes the rise to increased reporting confidence and awareness.
Reported incidents of misogyny and sexual misconduct within the East of England Ambulance Service have more than doubled year-on-year. Since April 2024, a total of 156 cases have been documented.
Concurrently, sackings due to sexual safety concerns have more than quadrupled. In the 2025-2026 period alone, 25 individuals were dismissed from their positions.
This increase in reported cases and subsequent dismissals is seen by senior staff as a positive development. They suggest it reflects growing employee awareness and enhanced confidence in coming forward with allegations.
The service also noted a doubling of employee resignations during investigations, from five to ten. This is interpreted as evidence of greater accountability and visible consequences for harmful behaviour.
Chief paramedic Simon Chase acknowledged the regrettable existence of such issues within the organization. Operations head Lisa Fautley commented that the current working environment is significantly different and more conscientious than it was three decades ago.
Mike Bates, head of clinical operations, emphasized that the rise in dismissals for inappropriate behaviour is a direct result of staff bravery in reporting incidents, which he fully supports and expects.
