Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 37159

Health Professions: Crimes of Violence

Tabled: 11 March 2025

Answered: 19 March 2025

Question

Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to stop violence against pregnant NHS healthcare professionals.

Answer

Karin Smyth

The Government takes a zero-tolerance approach to any kind of violent behaviour. All National Health Service staff, including pregnant healthcare workers, should be able to care for patients without fear of violence.Individual employers are responsible fo...

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