How NHS staff face vile racist abuse after ‘noticeable’ rise in incidents

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe latest NHS Staff Survey indicates a five-year high in discrimination [stock image] (PA)Experts, including the Society of Radiographers, have reported a "noticeable" increase in xenophobic and racist comments directed at NHS staff over the past 18 months. Incidents include staff being called "monkeys" and "dirty foreigners", with patients refusing treatment from non-white healthcare professionals. A poll of SoR members revealed some staff feel forced to accept racist remarks, prompting the Society to call for better recording and monitoring of such incidents. The latest NHS Staff Survey indicates a five-year high in discrimination experienced by staff from patients, with 9.26 per cent reporting incidents in the last 12 months. NHS England has condemned the abuse, stating that organisations must take action to prevent and respond to racism, including the option to refuse care to abusive patients in non-emergency situations. In fullMan refused to let non-white sonographer scan his pregnant wife as poll reveals ‘noticeable’ rise in NHS racismMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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