Labour Research October 2002

Features: Equality

Tackling harassment

New guidance on tackling the harassment of NHS staff by patients was launched last month by health minister John Hutton. The guidance, developed in consultation with public services union UNISON and the Royal College of Nursing, will be sent to all NHS employers and explains the action to be taken to prevent and address harassment in the workplace.

The guidance is available from www.nhs.uk/zerotolerance.