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Ex-BBC DJ Jimmy Savile sexually assaulted victims aged five to 75 in NHS hospitals over decades of unrestricted access, investigators say.Ex-BBC DJ Jimmy Savile sexually assaulted victims aged five to 75 in NHS hospitals over decades of unrestricted access, investigators say.
He assaulted patients in bed, and claimed to have abused corpses, reviews into his conduct on NHS premises found.He assaulted patients in bed, and claimed to have abused corpses, reviews into his conduct on NHS premises found.
The reports cover 28 hospitals including Leeds General Infirmary and Broadmoor psychiatric hospital.The reports cover 28 hospitals including Leeds General Infirmary and Broadmoor psychiatric hospital.
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt apologised to victims, saying Savile's actions "will shake our country to the core".Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt apologised to victims, saying Savile's actions "will shake our country to the core".
'Glass eyes''Glass eyes'
He said of the victims: "We let them down badly,".
Addressing MPs, the health secretary said there was a "deep sense of revulsion" over the findings.
He told the Commons one victim feared she was pregnant after being abused at the Leeds hospital and that there were reports Savile made jewellery out of glass eyes taken from dead bodies.
"As a nation, at that time we held Savile in our affection as a somewhat eccentric national treasure with a strong commitment to charitable causes.
"Today's report shows that in reality he was a sickening and prolific sexual abuser who repeatedly exploited the trust of a nation for his own vile purposes."
Mr Hunt is writing to all NHS trusts asking them to ensure they are confident about patient safety.
Savile, a Radio 1 DJ who also presented the BBC's Top Of The Pops and Jim'll Fix It, died aged 84 in October 2011 - a year before allegations that he had sexually abused children were broadcast in an ITV documentary.Savile, a Radio 1 DJ who also presented the BBC's Top Of The Pops and Jim'll Fix It, died aged 84 in October 2011 - a year before allegations that he had sexually abused children were broadcast in an ITV documentary.
The detailed, and at times graphic, reports on Leeds General Infirmary and Broadmoor are the most detailed. The reports on Leeds General Infirmary and Broadmoor are detailed and, at times, graphic.
They explain how he was allowed unsupervised access to vulnerable patients, with a failure to question the risks of his unconventional and promiscuous lifestyle. They explain how Savile was allowed unsupervised access to vulnerable patients, with a failure to question the risks of his unconventional and promiscuous lifestyle.
The Leeds investigation found:The Leeds investigation found:
The situation allowed someone "as manipulative as Savile to thrive and continue his abusive behaviour unchecked for years", it said. Mr Hunt told the Commons one victim being treated at Leeds General Infirmary feared she was pregnant after being abused.
There were also reports that Savile made jewellery out of glass eyes taken from dead bodies from the hospital mortuary, he told MPs.
Mr Hunt apologised on behalf of the government and the NHS, saying of the victims: "We let them down badly."
The health secretary said there was a "deep sense of revulsion" over the findings.
He added: "As a nation, at that time we held Savile in our affection as a somewhat eccentric national treasure with a strong commitment to charitable causes.
"Today's report shows that in reality he was a sickening and prolific sexual abuser who repeatedly exploited the trust of a nation for his own vile purposes."
Mr Hunt is writing to all NHS trusts asking them to ensure they are confident about patient safety.
A spokesman for Prime Minister David Cameron said he was "deeply shocked", adding it was "important lessons are learned".
The report was clear, however, that no one person is to blame for what happened at the hospital other than Savile. But it did describe a lack of curiosity about his activities.The report was clear, however, that no one person is to blame for what happened at the hospital other than Savile. But it did describe a lack of curiosity about his activities.
One 16-year-old victim told BBC Radio 4's Today programme she was abused by Savile in a basement at the Leeds hospital.One 16-year-old victim told BBC Radio 4's Today programme she was abused by Savile in a basement at the Leeds hospital.
When she started to tell nurses, they laughed so she did not tell them everything.When she started to tell nurses, they laughed so she did not tell them everything.
Analysis by Nick Triggle, health correspondent, BBC News
Since the allegations about Jimmy Savile came to light, the police have looked into how many victims there may have been. A review of why he was never prosecuted has also been carried out.
But this is the most comprehensive account of how he was able to offend and get away with it for so long.
Reviews into his behaviour at the BBC and care homes are expected later this year - and will no doubt shed even more light on the scandal.
But for now the failings of the NHS - an institution that is there to care for the vulnerable - are in the spotlight.
He enjoyed unsupervised access, particularly at two sites, Leeds General Infirmary and Broadmoor psychiatric hospital, and was able to use his fame to intimidate junior staff.
What is more, senior management were too unquestioning.
The reports are loathe to blame individuals.
But with cases of abuse and improper conduct being reported up until 2009 - albeit much less frequently than in the 1960s and 1970s - the NHS has a lot of soul searching to do.
"It's only after it's all happened, I think you just feel dirty, you feel ridiculously stupid," she said."It's only after it's all happened, I think you just feel dirty, you feel ridiculously stupid," she said.
"Because I didn't think I was that naive. And you try to analyse it and think: 'Could I have done anything differently to stop it?'."Because I didn't think I was that naive. And you try to analyse it and think: 'Could I have done anything differently to stop it?'.
"And to this day, all these years later, I really don't think I could have done.""And to this day, all these years later, I really don't think I could have done."
Lesley McLean, Victim Support manager for West Yorkshire, said: "Savile preyed on vulnerable people for 50 years.Lesley McLean, Victim Support manager for West Yorkshire, said: "Savile preyed on vulnerable people for 50 years.
"The parents of the children he abused in Leeds hospitals were already anxious about their child's health."The parents of the children he abused in Leeds hospitals were already anxious about their child's health.
"What they thought was a treat for their loved one was actually their worst nightmare.""What they thought was a treat for their loved one was actually their worst nightmare."
'Deeply sorry''Deeply sorry'
In 1988, Savile was appointed by the Department of Health as the head of a taskforce overseeing Broadmoor.In 1988, Savile was appointed by the Department of Health as the head of a taskforce overseeing Broadmoor.
The report describes an inappropriate culture at Broadmoor that allowed sexual liaisons between staff and patients and discouraged reporting of concerns.The report describes an inappropriate culture at Broadmoor that allowed sexual liaisons between staff and patients and discouraged reporting of concerns.
The Broadmoor report found:The Broadmoor report found:
The report said the numbers were very likely to be an underestimate of the true picture because so many former patients simply wished to forget their time at Broadmoor.The report said the numbers were very likely to be an underestimate of the true picture because so many former patients simply wished to forget their time at Broadmoor.
In total, the Department of Health investigated the links that 5 hospitals or homes had with Savile.In total, the Department of Health investigated the links that 5 hospitals or homes had with Savile.
Reports have been issued on: St Catherine's Hospital (Birkenhead); Saxondale Mental Health Hospital; Portsmouth Royal Hospital; Dewsbury and District Hospital (including Pinderfields Hospital); High Royds Psychiatric Hospital; Cardiff Royal Infirmary; Great Ormond Street Hospital; Exeter Hospital; Ashworth Hospital; Barnet General Hospital; Booth Hall; De La Pole Hospital; Dryburn Hospital; Hammersmith Hospital; Leavesden Secure Mental Health Hospital; Marsden Hospital; Maudsley Hospital; Odstock Hospital; Prestwich Psychiatric Hospital; Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead; Royal Victoria Infirmary; Queen Mary's Hospital, Carshalton; Whitby Memorial Hospital; Wythenshawe Hospital, and Woodhouse Eaves Children's Convalescent Homes in Leicester.Reports have been issued on: St Catherine's Hospital (Birkenhead); Saxondale Mental Health Hospital; Portsmouth Royal Hospital; Dewsbury and District Hospital (including Pinderfields Hospital); High Royds Psychiatric Hospital; Cardiff Royal Infirmary; Great Ormond Street Hospital; Exeter Hospital; Ashworth Hospital; Barnet General Hospital; Booth Hall; De La Pole Hospital; Dryburn Hospital; Hammersmith Hospital; Leavesden Secure Mental Health Hospital; Marsden Hospital; Maudsley Hospital; Odstock Hospital; Prestwich Psychiatric Hospital; Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead; Royal Victoria Infirmary; Queen Mary's Hospital, Carshalton; Whitby Memorial Hospital; Wythenshawe Hospital, and Woodhouse Eaves Children's Convalescent Homes in Leicester.
A report about Wheatfield's Hospice, which is run by the Sue Ryder charity, has also been released.A report about Wheatfield's Hospice, which is run by the Sue Ryder charity, has also been released.
Hospital bedroomHospital bedroom
A key report into Savile's activities at Stoke Mandeville Hospital has been delayed after new information recently came to light.A key report into Savile's activities at Stoke Mandeville Hospital has been delayed after new information recently came to light.
Savile had a bedroom at Stoke Mandeville, where his now-defunct charitable trust was based, as well as an office and living quarters at Broadmoor.Savile had a bedroom at Stoke Mandeville, where his now-defunct charitable trust was based, as well as an office and living quarters at Broadmoor.
Reports concerning two other hospitals - Rampton and Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust - have also been delayed.Reports concerning two other hospitals - Rampton and Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust - have also been delayed.
There are also new investigations at Springfield Hospital and Crawley Hospital.There are also new investigations at Springfield Hospital and Crawley Hospital.
It is understood investigations at two hospitals - the Royal Free Hospital in London and Pennine Acute NHS hospitals Trust - found nothing to report.It is understood investigations at two hospitals - the Royal Free Hospital in London and Pennine Acute NHS hospitals Trust - found nothing to report.
The revelations made in a 2012 ITV documentary about Savile prompted more than a hundred people to come forward, giving accounts of how they were sexually assaulted by Savile on NHS premises and in other places.The revelations made in a 2012 ITV documentary about Savile prompted more than a hundred people to come forward, giving accounts of how they were sexually assaulted by Savile on NHS premises and in other places.
A report by the NSPCC said Savile abused at least 500 victims, including some as young as two.A report by the NSPCC said Savile abused at least 500 victims, including some as young as two.