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Over the last few years NHS staff surveys have consistently identified staff-on-staff bullying and harassment as a key issue to address. The NHS has taken strong steps to eliminate this kind of behaviour in the workplace but it is clear that problems persist. The 2006 survey showed that 8 per cent of staff had experienced bullying, harassment or abuse from their team leader and 11 per cent experienced it from colleagues. Less than half had reported incidents of bullying and harassment, including those by other members of staff, although 83 per cent knew how to do so. But only 40 per cent felt that their trust took effective action in cases of bullying and harassment. One in 100 staff had also been physically attacked by a manager - a similar proportion had been attacked by colleagues. If you are a member of staff who is being bullied, please refer to the staff guidance for advice and contacts for help. Employers can find model policy, guidance and other information. Pages in this sectionTackling bullying and harassment Campaign materials Case studies: tackling bullying BMA report: bullying & harassment Breaking the cycle of abuse Bullying and harassment policy Ban Bullying at Work day Bullying and harassment Staff guidance Last reviewed 9 Aug 2007 |
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