Health organisations stand together against abuse   

The country’s leading health organisations – between them representing hundreds of thousands of NHS staff – have today (Wednesday) come together to stand against the abuse to which they have been subjected during the pandemic. The group – which includes the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), UNISON, and the NHS Confederation – has also urged the public to stand with them. The last few days have seen an incredible outpouring of support for the RCM and its chief executive Gill Walton, shown by the list of signatories in a letter in today’s Times. This followed abuse and death threats on social media as she worked to encourage pregnant women to have the Covid vaccine. The RCM said that the volume of support for her has been remarkable with politicians including Sajid Javid, other health organisations and the public stepping forward to shout down those that hurl abuse from the shadows of social media. RCM chief executive Gill Walton said: “Over the past 16 months, health and care workers have been working under incredible stress, with increased demands and less staff because of the pandemic. Yet still they have strived to provide the best possible care. “I know the vast majority of the public are incredibly grateful for that dedication and commitment. However, too many health and care workers have faced abuse from a small but vocal minority, from Covid deniers to anti-vaxxers. “Our midwives, doctors, nurses, porters, cleaners, everyone working for the NHS, has ...
Source: UNISON Health care news - Category: UK Health Authors: Tags: Press release Christina McAnea NHS staff Violence against staff in the NHS Source Type: news