Assaults On Nhs Staff

EDM number 372 in 2007-08, proposed by Lindsay Hoyle on 22/11/2007.
Categorised under the topics of Crime, Crimes of violence, Employment, Health services and Health staff and professions.

That this House notes with alarm the number of NHS staff who are subject to physical assault by patients and relatives of patients; recognises the excellent service provided by NHS staff who are dedicated to providing patients with the highest possible level of care for the benefit of the public; deplores any attack or assault on NHS employees who deserve the greatest respect; and calls on the Government to take a zero tolerance stance in order to protect doctors, nurses and other NHS staff.

This motion has been signed by a total of 66 MPs.