Q&A: Mixed-sex wards

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Hospital ward
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Hospitals could be penalised for failing to provide single-sex accommodation

The government has pledged to eliminate mixed-sex hospital accommodation in England.

Q: What is mixed-sex accommodation?

Q: Why are mixed-sex wards a problem?

Q: How common are they?

Q: Haven't we heard about this before?

Q: Will be hospitals be forced to do this?