Healthcare Heroes Face Rising Violence | UK News

Healthcare workers are facing a shocking surge in violence—nurses getting punched, scratched, even jawbroken—while security guards suffer bites and lost fingers trying to intervene. At Guy’s and St Thomas’, abuse has skyrocketed 60% year-over-year, with nearly two physical assaults and over eight incidents of verbal or aggressive behavior daily. Staff describe lingering fear long after shifts end, pushing some toward quitting. The trust is launching a campaign to demand respect, reminding the public that while most patients are kind, even a few violent acts can devastate teams. Frontline heroes are asking for more compassion—and the world must listen. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f1a5340e2fd7b680