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flag NHS staff in North Cumbria face frequent abuse, prompting a campaign for respect and accountability.

flag NHS staff in North Cumbria’s emergency departments report frequent verbal abuse and occasional physical assaults, with some facing two to three incidents daily. flag Dr Emma Farrow, an emergency medicine consultant, said such aggression harms staff wellbeing, disrupts care, and can delay treatment. flag The trust’s HUMAN campaign aims to remind patients that healthcare workers are human and deserve respect. flag Dr Gill Findley noted nearly a quarter of staff experienced harassment, with those from minority ethnic backgrounds disproportionately affected. flag NCIC uses a yellow card system for warnings and a red card to threaten withholding treatment for repeated misconduct, encouraging reporting and accountability.

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