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Emergency departments see 'abhorrent' rise in violence against staff

Emergency departments see 'abhorrent' rise in violence against staff

By Liz Wells 12 August 2025

Punching, spitting and acid attack threats are just some of the behaviours staff in emergency departments are exposed to, new RCN analysis reveals.

NHS performance improving as high demand continues

By Liz Wells 10 April 2025

The total waiting list for procedures and appointments fell to 7.40 million in February, down from 7.43 million in January, the sixth consecutive monthly decline.

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