Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Guardian community team

NHS patients: have you seen or been the victim of violence during long waiting times in A&E?

A view of an entrance to an accident and emergency department at a hospital in Kent.
A view of an entrance to an accident and emergency department at a hospital in Kent. Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PA

According to the Royal College of Nursing, incidents of violence against A&E nurses have almost doubled over the last six years, often due to people being frustrated at waiting so long for care. Incidents include nurses being punched, spat at and pinned up against a wall.

We would like to hear from NHS patients and what their experience has been like seeing or being the victim of violence during long waits in A&E. What happened and was the incident reported? If the police were involved, what was the outcome?

Callout

If you’re having trouble using the form click here. Read terms of service here and privacy policy here.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.