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HARD-HITTING CLIP SHOWS LEVEL OF ABUSE
Violence levelled against healthcare staff across the United Kingdom has increased during the pandemic.
Now, NHS Lanarkshire have issued a hard- hitting video, which has laid bare an abhorrent litany of abuse levelled at staff in the health board.
The 90-second clip features healthcare professionals recalling, verbatim, appalling incidences of hostility, racism and violent threats they have been subjected to.
Leaders from NHS Lanarkshire and the respective North and South Health and Social Care Partnerships in the region, have issued the footage to call out such behaviour – and to remind members of the public of the organisations’ zero tolerance stance.
Heather Knox, Chief Executive of NHS Lanarkshire; Ross McGuffie, Chief Officer of Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire; and Marianne Hayward, Interim Chief Officer of South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership, united in a robust statement.
‘This clip is so raw that it’s brought several senior colleagues, with many years of experience, to tears,’ the statement reads. ‘Sadly, we know this offers a harrowing snapshot of the harsh reality our health and social staff are experiencing on a wider basis due to the behaviour of a minority of people. We have a clear message to those who would display any form of violent or aggressive behaviour, be it verbal or physical, towards our staff: It never has been tolerated and it will certainly not be tolerated now.
‘We are continually working in partnership with local police in the management of aggressive and violent individuals and we will continue to do so. ‘We have an equally clear message to our staff and partners: We have your back.
‘We are proactively encouraging all staff to report any such incidences to their line manager so we
A montage from the clip.
THE STAFF WHO HAVE TAKEN A STAND AND SPOKEN OUT ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE HAVE SHOWN GREAT COURAGE. IT’S SHONE A LIGHT ON THE ISSUE AND ALLOWED US TO REITERATE TO THOSE AFFECTED, AND WIDER STAFF GROUPS, SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE - AND THAT THEY DO NOT NEED TO TOLERATE SUCH UNPALATABLE BEHAVIOUR
can reinforce existing supports, as required, and take appropriate action against the perpetrators.’
A combination of COVID cases, the effort to recover services and a shortage of staff due to annual leave or those having to self-isolate as a result of contacts has led to unprecedented pressure being felt across acute, community and primary care.
NHS Lanarkshire also issued a message of support to staff and praised staff who participated in the video for their bravery.
‘It’s very evident that each and every one of these incidents have been very distressing for all those involved,’ the statement continued. ‘The staff who have taken a stand and spoken out about their experience have shown great courage. It’s shone a light on the issue and allowed us to reiterate to those affected, and wider staff groups, support is available - and that they do not need to tolerate such unpalatable behaviour.’
View video at
https://vimeo.com/583271056
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