View our zero tolerance to violence policy, here.
Grimethorpe Surgery supports the Government’s NHS Zero Tolerance Campaign.
Violence and abuse is a growing and continuing concern. GPs and their staff members have the right to care for others without the fear of being attacked or abused.
Violent patients will be reported to the police and struck of the GP’s list.
We ask our patients to treat their GP and practice staff members properly without violence or abuse.
Patients who behave in an abusive way towards GPs or their staff members, will receive a warning letter. Repeated abusive behaviour will lead to removal from the practice list.
We display posters around the surgery for the patients to see and take note of.
For more information, you can visit the Government’s website at https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stronger-protection-from-violence-for-nhs-staff.