This has recently been refreshed under the NHS Scotland ‘Once for Scotland’ Workforce Policies Programme and is scheduled to be published week commencing 9 March 2026.Scottish Government officials continue to work closely with NHS Violence and Aggression Leads and the newly established NHS Sexual Harassment Network to gather information, share best practice, and provide ongoing assurance on the actions being taken across the system.The NHS Scotland Charter for Patient Rights and Responsibilities also makes clear that individuals may face legal action if they are abusive, violent, or aggressive towards NHS staff, other patients, their carers or visitors while using NHS services.Emergency workers are also further protected under the Emergency Workers (Scotland) Act 2005.