Reporting incidents of workplace violence in the NHS will become mandatory under new measures to tackle the rise in violence against healthcare staff, it has been announced. Mr Streeting said: “Today I can announce we will act to keep NHS staff safe at work. “Those thugs represented the worst of our country, our health and care workers represent the best. It comes as Unison has been running a national campaign to improve pay and recognition for NHS staff, including nurses. Mr Streeting said: “There have been too many disputes because NHS staff haven't been paid according to their job description rather than their job.

Source: The Times April 10, 2025 02:24 UTC