Janus Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 (edited) Apparently violent incidents at GP surgeries have doubled in less than five years, according to figures from police forces. The news reported that the number of assaults at surgeries and health centres resulting in injury had almost doubled also. Can you imagine that. It is the type of thing that you hear about occurring in pubs on a weekend. There must be a lot of aggressive people around. I can't recall hearing about this sort of thing at surgeries previously, but it had been happening to ambulance staff a few months ago. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-61648987 Edited June 1, 2022 by Janus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padders Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 29 minutes ago, Janus said: Apparently violent incidents at GP surgeries have doubled in less than five years, according to figures from police forces. The news reported that the number of assaults at surgeries and health centres resulting in injury had almost doubled also. Can you imagine that. It is the type of thing that you hear about occurring in pubs on a weekend. There must be a lot of aggressive people around. I can't recall hearing about this sort of thing at surgeries previously, but it had been happening to ambulance staff a few months ago. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-61648987 Perhaps violent people have cottoned on to the idea that a Doctors surgery is the best place to get violent... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirsty Relic Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Shortage of GP's, Covid restrictions, population expansion, nearly 2 years of lockdown with people being told to keep away unless in dire need. All increase demand as we come out of Covid, so fewer appointments, longer waiting lists etc etc. No chance of a quick fix, government unwilling to put the investment needed even to ease things long term (by increasing opportunities for people to train to enter the profession). Most people grumble silently, but there will always be a minority who demand attention, and won't be satisfied unless they get wheat they demand. Sadly, that is a recipe for abuse of medical and support staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna B Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Pure frustration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padders Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 7 minutes ago, Thirsty Relic said: Shortage of GP's, Covid restrictions, population expansion, nearly 2 years of lockdown with people being told to keep away unless in dire need. All increase demand as we come out of Covid, so fewer appointments, longer waiting lists etc etc. No chance of a quick fix, government unwilling to put the investment needed even to ease things long term (by increasing opportunities for people to train to enter the profession). Most people grumble silently, but there will always be a minority who demand attention, and won't be satisfied unless they get wheat they demand. Sadly, that is a recipe for abuse of medical and support staff. Why would the patients demand Wheat? is it some old wives tale? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 7 minutes ago, Anna B said: Pure frustration. Likely to be the same at dentists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padders Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, El Cid said: Likely to be the same at dentists. I had an appointment at the dentists for 12-15 pm. They didn't treat me till 2-30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron99 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, Padders said: I had an appointment at the dentists for 12-15 pm. They didn't treat me till 2-30. I get it - get your coat 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirsty Relic Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 4 minutes ago, Padders said: I had an appointment at the dentists for 12-15 pm. They didn't treat me till 2-30. Wrong thread Padders - Syrups Joke thread needed that - tooth-hurty! 17 minutes ago, Padders said: Why would the patients demand Wheat? is it some old wives tale? Sorry - spelling mistake ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janus Posted June 1, 2022 Author Share Posted June 1, 2022 (edited) @Thirsty Relic There are certainly issues with staffing levels. I think it will get worse before it starts to improve. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-61598158 Edited June 1, 2022 by Janus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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