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Written question asked by Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 10 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 September 2026. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Thursday, 17 September 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


NHS: Crimes of Violence

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to improve protections for frontline NHS staff against (a) violence and (b) aggression from (i) patients and (ii) members of the public.

Answer

I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 16 September in response to Question 28051 and on 19 June in response to Question 3468.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28951
Session
2026-27
Related items
NHS: Abuse
Friday, 19 June 2026
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Accident and Emergency Departments: Crimes of Violence
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
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Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Staff Crimes of violence NHS
Link
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