NHS staff who visit patients at home say St George’s flags can mean ‘no-go zones’

Black and Asian staff left feeling deliberately intimidated', according to chief executive of one NHS trust

NHS staff who care for patients in their own homes fear some areas have become no-go zones" for them because of the presence of St George's flags, health leaders have said.

Black and Asian staff have been left feeling deliberately intimidated" as a result of the flags that were put up in many parts of England during the summer, according to the chief executive of one NHS trust in England, who asked to remain anonymous.