We were delighted to welcome our panel of speakers:
- Bron Biddle, Programme Lead – Association of Ambulance Chief Executives and Founder of Ambulance Voices
- Jacqui Atkinson, Head of Employment Healthcare – Browne Jacobson
- Helen Rideout, Partner – Browne Jacobson
- Carl May-Smith, Partner (Barrister) – Browne Jacobson
- The session was chaired by Helen Badger – Browne Jacobson
With harrowing stories of workplace abuse and harassment continuing to rise, the panel discussed:
- The journey towards a change in culture
- Responding to complaints of sexual harassment
- Managing overlapping police investigations
- Civil claims and vicarious liability
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Helen Rideout
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Carl May-Smith
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Jacqui Atkinson
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