Racist abuse against NHS workers is becoming more overt, with some patients refusing treatment from non-white healthcare professionals and directing slurs such as 'dirty foreigners' and 'monkeys' at staff, according to a new survey by the Society of Radiographers (SoR).
The findings, published on Tuesday, prompted renewed calls from both the professional body and NHS Employers for stronger action against discrimination in healthcare settings. NHS staff have long reported experiencing racism in the workplace, but the Society of Radiographers said its latest survey suggests the problem has intensified over the past 18 months.
