Racist incidents against UK nurses surge by 55%
by Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent from on (#7118Y)
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The number of reports by nurses of racist incidents at work has risen by 55% over three years, according to analysis by the nursing union.
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) expects to receive more than 1,000 calls this year from nurses seeking advice and support after racist incidents in the workplace, compared with almost 700 cases in 2022.
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