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Healthcare bosses and police issue clear message – violence and abuse of NHS staff will not be tolerated

People who abuse or assault NHS staff have been issued with a zero tolerance warning that they could face police action and refused treatment.

3 January 2023

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I am really pleased that I shared my story with Healthwatch Sunderland, and that action has now been taken by Public Health England Screening team, to make sure that information in the future is accessible.

Sharon, Sunderland People First

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