Debate contribution: Violence Against Healthcare Staff

Debate contribution by Mr Philip McGuigan on 18 February 2025.

MLA: Mr Philip McGuigan
Party at the time: Sinn Féin
Date: 18 February 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Violence Against Healthcare Staff
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4806441

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I appreciate the Minister's answer. In a four-to-five-year period to 2023, there were 50,000 reported incidents of violence against healthcare staff. It would be interesting to know what the figures have been since. You will be aware, Minister, that, in 2023, your Department launched a new regional framework to address the issue. It would be useful to get your assessment as to whether that framework has been implemented and your assessment of it, going beyond what you have said about body-worn video.

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1044/22-27.

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