The Guardian – ‘NHS waiting lists trigger abuse’

The Guardian – ‘NHS waiting lists trigger abuse’ 

The Guardian says NHS waiting lists are triggering a “tide of abuse” directed against staff, including assaults from patients. Six medical bodies and staff groups have written a joint statement, blaming patients’ long delays on years of poor government investment and a failure to tackle workforce shortages. They want ministers to be “honest and transparent” about the intense pressures facing the NHS following a rise in threats and assaults on staff, the paper adds.