Abuse against ambulance workers is at its highest level for at least five years as data reveals almost 10,000 cases of sexual assault, head-butting and more since 2017.
GMB national secretary Rachel Harrison said: “Ambulance workers go to work every day to save lives.“No one should have to put up with that, least of all those who are there to protect us.“We demand full enforcement of the Protect the Protectors legislation, investment in better systems to flag offenders, and much better support for the victims of violence.”
Union rep Rachel Harrison, pictured during an appearance at a select committee in Parliament, called for worker protections to be more strongly enforced.A government spokesperson told Metro: "Assaults on members of our emergency services are completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated. "The government has doubled the maximum penalty for assaulting an emergency worker so those convicted face up to two years’ imprisonment, with escalating sentences for more serious incidents.
"We are also working closely with NHS England as it takes action to prevent and reduce violence against staff, including through body-worn camera trials and a national violence prevention hub to ensure NHS staff can work in a safe environment."
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