Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 70310
NHS: Crimes of Violence
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 9 September 2025
Question
Fabian Hamilton
Labour — Leeds North East
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that NHS staff who are assaulted at work do not face (a) loss of pay, (b) punitive attendance management processes and (c) risk of dismissal while reco
Answer
Karin SmythNHS trusts are independent employers that have their own policies and procedures for managing staff sickness absence. Sickness absence policies and procedures should be fair, reasonable and comply with existing employment legislation. For all NHS staff,...
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