Hundreds of thousands of NHS staff in England attacked and harassed, survey shows
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A recent NHS staff survey in England reveals widespread abuse and harassment within the healthcare system. In 2025, hundreds of thousands of NHS employees experienced violence, harassment, bullying, or racism, with sexual harassment reaching record levels. The survey, encompassing 1.5 million staff, indicates that one in seven experienced violence from patients or the public, while over a quarter reported harassment and bullying. Underreporting remains a concern, despite a recent investigation highlighting nearly 300,000 incidents of physical violence and 50,000 of sexual harm over three years. Black and minority ethnic staff reported significantly higher rates of abuse and discrimination from both patients/public and colleagues. The findings underscore a growing crisis in staff safety and well-being within the NHS.
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AI-ExtractedThe findings once again revealed “the torrent of violence, sexual assaults, discrimination and abuse” faced by nursing and other NHS staff.
One in five Black and minority ethnic staff reported abuse, bullying or harassment from patients or the public.
Nearly one in 10 NHS workers experienced unwanted sexual behaviour in the past year.
More than a quarter of NHS staff reported harassment, bullying and abuse in 2025.
One in seven NHS staff experienced violence from patients or the public in 2025.
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