Frontline NHS staff facing rise in physical violence

Frontline NHS staff facing rise in physical violence

By Liz Wells 13 March 2025

One in seven NHS staff (14%) experienced physical violence from patients, their relatives or other members of the public in 2024, new research reveals.

Survey highlights importance of healthcare security solutions

By Liz Wells 10 March 2025

There is an urgent need for unified security systems in healthcare to tackle staff violence, enhance safety, and improve operational efficiency, a new survey reveals.

Nursing staff to wear cameras in boost to safety

By Liz Wells 20 February 2025

The Royal Free London (RFL) introduced body worn cameras for senior nurses in certain areas of the trust to help staff remain safe during incidents of violence and aggression.

Fighting back

By Liz Wells 10 February 2025

With cases of violence against NHS workers on the rise, trusts and other associated organisations have been working to tackle the problem

Trust admits liability and offers apology over doctor abuse

By Lee Peart 15 January 2025

Royal Cornwall Trust has admitted liability and offered an unreserved apology for the actions of a former locum senior found guilty of misconduct.

NHS staff facing rising tide of patient abuse

By Lee Peart 23 December 2024

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) Trust has revealed a steep rise in staff abuse over the last three-and-a-half years.

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Children & Young People

Up to £130,000 plus benefits

Dudley, West MidlandsUp to £130,000 plus benefits

RECRUITER: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Travel Trainer

Band D, SCP 9 -17 (£26,409 - £30,060 per annum)

Sandwell, West MidlandsBand D, SCP 9 -17 (£26,409 - £30,060 per annum)

RECRUITER: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Family Support Worker x 2 posts

£27,711 - £30,060 pro rata

Rotherham, South Yorkshire£27,711 - £30,060 pro rata

RECRUITER: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council