Lanarkshire politicians respond to shocking NHS assault statistics

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Lanarkshire politicians have responded to the grim statistics revealing the number of assaults on NHS staff.The latest figures from UNISON show that there were 18,389 assaults in Scotland from the start of April 2021 to the end of March 2022 – with 1173 of these incidents affecting NHS Lanarkshire staff.Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey said she was "concerned" to learn of the level of assaults on NHS workers.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The SNP representative told Lanarkshire Live : “It is unacceptable that physical and verbal assaults are taking place against healthcare workers who are providing treatment and care for patients. “Everyone deserves to be treated with respect in their place of work.“Under the Emergency Workers (Scotland) Bill, it is an offence to attack those who are providing emergency services and a person found guilty of an assault can face imprisonment, a fine or both.“When an assault does take place, it is important that the offence is reported to the health board to enable support and to allow for an investigation to take place.“Our healthcare workers have been our most valuable asset throughout the pandemic, they deserve our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude.”Colette Stevenson, SNP MSP for East Kilbride, said: “Hard-working NHS staff do a stressful job as it is and they