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flag Emergency staff in North Cumbria report rising patient bullying, linked to long waits and system pressures, with 15 incidents in Q2 2025/26.

flag Staff at North Cumbria’s emergency departments reported rising incidents of patient bullying and harassment, with 15 cases in Q2 2025/26, up from eight earlier in the year but down from 22 same-period last year. flag Seventy-seven percent of emergency staff said they faced such behavior, primarily due to long wait times and systemic pressures. flag Interim CEO Trudie Davies attributed the frustration to unmet patient needs, not malice, and stressed the need for better service performance. flag Concerns also emerged over tensions in operating theatres, with a review planned. flag Officials emphasize addressing root causes like workload and communication gaps.

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