Jimmy Savile Inquiry Presser - Kate Lampard, NHS

The transcript discusses the unprecedented access and influence Jimmy Savile had within NHS hospitals, which allowed him to commit widespread abuse over nearly 50 years. It highlights the social attitudes and management failures that enabled his actions, and the lessons learned for today's NHS. The report emphasizes the importance of safeguarding and the positive role of volunteers in hospitals today.

What role did politicians and senior civil servants play in promoting Savile?

In what ways have hospital volunteers changed since Savile's day?