Debate contribution: Health and Social Care: Protection of Staff

Debate contribution by Mr Justin McNulty on 24 March 2026.

MLA: Mr Justin McNulty
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 24 March 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Health and Social Care: Protection of Staff
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5463185

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I thank the Minister for his answer. There have been 72,000 physical and verbal attacks on health and social care staff in the past five years in the North — sometimes in circumstances where there is no blame, where Alzheimer's or mental crisis patients act unpredictably and violently towards staff — causing physical and emotional harm in the workplace. Earlier, the Minister mentioned moral injury as well. Is enough being done to keep staff safe?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3352/22-27.

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