NHS workers in Greenwich and Lewisham have been told by their local trust not to show their ID badges in public as a result of members of staff being mugged for them. This follows reports all over the country of NHS workers in uniform being attacked in the street. England’s most senior nurse has called the attacks as ‘idiotic’ assaults. Ruth May has called for the public to pay respect to NHS staff and added that these negative reports risk overshadowing public displays of gratitude towards those on the frontline battling on the front line against the coronavirus.
Last week, robbers approached two doctors outside Lewisham hospital and attempted to grab their badges, but were unsuccessful. As a result of this both Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust and the University College Hospital have emailed staff to warn them not to wear their ID badges in public after members of staff were mugged for them.
Ruth May said “Our NHS and social care staff are pulling out all the stops in the face of an unprecedented global health threat, so I am shocked at some of the stories I am hearing of NHS staff being assaulted, spat at or attacked for their ID badges. I was deeply moved by the country coming together to clap our carers last week and the many stories of generosity from businesses and members of the public, but these inspiring displays of gratitude are at risk of being overshadowed by the stupid behaviour of an idiotic few who are putting lives at risk. So I am calling on the public to respect and listen to NHS staff, because you may be needing them very soon – please stay at home, wash your hands and save lives.”
The news that specific NHS staff are being attacked came after it emerged police officers and health workers had been deliberately coughed at or spat upon by suspects. Yesterday a man was Tasered in North London after it was claimed he attacked officers in a car, while another suspect allegedly spat at three officers in Brighton.
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