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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ella Pickover

Man refused to let non-white sonographer scan his pregnant wife as poll reveals ‘noticeable’ rise in NHS racism

A file picture of NHS staff. A poll has found an increase in racist incidents towards staff - (PA)

Racism within the NHS is reportedly on the rise, with staff subjected to vile abuse including being called "monkeys" and patients refusing treatment from non-white healthcare professionals.

Experts, including the Society of Radiographers (SoR), have highlighted a "noticeable" increase in racist incidents from patients over the past 18 months.

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