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There are actions you can take if you are assaulted at work, Abi Rimmer hears
Becky Cox, co-founder of Surviving in Scrubs, says, “There is no right or wrong way to feel after being sexually assaulted. It’s normal to feel a range of emotions from anxiety to anger even numbness. Working as doctors we anticipate the stress of long hours and high workloads, but we always expect to feel safe at work and never think we’ll be assaulted by a colleague.
“When that safety is taken away healthcare can be a lonely place. As medics many of us feel we have to push through, put our feelings to one side and carry on with patient care. We fear the impact on our careers and relationships with colleagues, repercussions, and isolation. But it’s important to put ourselves first and recognise the trauma we’ve been through. Reporting an assault and seeking support can be tough but it’s important to do what feels right for you.
The NHS workforce plan needs a major focus on staff wellbeing if it is to have any chance of success, writes Narinder Kapur
The NHS recently published its workforce plan,1 and although it is welcome, it lacks a focus on wellbeing. Wellbeing is mentioned in several parts of the report, but only one paragraph is dedicated to discussing it. By contrast, the NHS Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion plan provides details about the importance of staff wellbeing, with proposed procedures to ensure fair treatment of staff and the prevention of bullying, harassment, and discrimination.2
The workforce plan will be hindered severely if staff are distressed and demoralised. Many studies show the close relationship between staff wellbeing and patient outcomes. If staff wellbeing is negatively impacted, patient care will suffer as a result, and vice versa.34 Staff wellbeing influences recruitment and retention and if compromised can be a major financial liability for healthcare providers. ....
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