Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 68758

Health Services: Bullying

Tabled: 17 July 2025
Answered: 23 July 2025

Question

Jim Shannon

Democratic Unionist Party — Strangford

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help prevent bullying amongst staff in health settings.

Answer

Karin Smyth
Bullying is unacceptable in any workplace and has no place in the National Health Service. All employers across the NHS should have a robust policy on bullying outlining how it should be handled and the support available to staff.As set out in the 10-Year...
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