What kind of abuse do NWAS paramedics face?

NWAS paramedics face physical assaults like punching and kicking, as well as verbal abuse, racial slurs, and sexual assault.

How is North West Ambulance Service addressing violence against staff?

NWAS is strengthening support for affected staff, prosecuting offenders, and appointing violence prevention specialists.

Are ambulance staff experiencing increased violence nationwide?

Yes, every ambulance service in the country is unfortunately seeing an increase in violence against its staff.

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Paramedics Face Daily Abuse: Attacks on NWAS Staff Surge

14 Dec

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Summary

Paramedics endure daily verbal abuse, with at least one incident recorded each day.
NWAS staff face physical assaults including punching, kicking, and sexual assault.
The ambulance service is strengthening support and prosecuting offenders to ensure safety.

Paramedics Face Daily Abuse: Attacks on NWAS Staff Surge

Paramedics across the North West are experiencing a disturbing rise in violent incidents and daily abuse, according to North West Ambulance Service (NWAS). Staff are subjected to a range of assaults, including punching, kicking, racial abuse, and sexual assault while carrying out their duties. This trend is not isolated to NWAS but is reportedly seen across all ambulance services nationally.

To combat this, NWAS is urging all staff to report incidents, emphasizing that such abuse is not an acceptable part of the job. The service is committed to providing robust psychological support to those affected, acknowledging the fear and impact returning to work can have. Enhanced support teams and violence prevention specialists have been appointed across the region to offer direct assistance.