Racist incidents against UK nurses surge by 55%

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondentOctober 27, 2025 at 01:01 AM

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The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) reports a 55% increase over three years in racist incidents against nurses in the UK, expecting more than 1,000 calls this year compared to nearly 700 in 2022. Examples include denial of annual leave and racial slurs from colleagues and patients. RCN General Secretary Nicola Ranger emphasized that employers have a legal duty to ensure safe workplaces free from abuse. The union urges the government to cease anti-migrant rhetoric, which it claims exacerbates risks for staff. The Department of Health and Social Care has ordered an urgent review of all forms of discrimination in the NHS.

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