NHS staff who care for patients in their own homes fear some areas have become “no-go zones” for them because of the presence of St George’s flags, health leaders have said.Black and Asian staff have been left feeling “deliberately intimidated” as a result of the flags that were put up in many parts of England during the summer, according to the chief executive of one NHS trust in England, who asked to remain anonymous.So would I, if I spouted such absolute bollocks in public. Others were happy to put their name to this nonsense.
The Royal College of Nursing said the fear created by the flags was part of an alarming wider picture. Prof Nicola Ranger, the union’s general secretary, said: “A sustained campaign of anti-migrant rhetoric is fuelling a growing cesspool of racism, including against international and ethnic minority nursing staff, without whom our health and care system would simply cease to function.
“Those working in the community feel especially vulnerable and employers have a duty to ensure they are protected.
“Following a summer of further racist disorder, it is little wonder a growing number of nursing staff report feeling unsafe, particularly when having to work on their own and often at night.”
Perhaps the NHS would like to review the hiring standards for their staff then.
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Of course, the RCN makes no mention of how Jewish staff might feel when entering areas and houses festooned with Palestinian flags.
Integration of newcomers to the UK should be measured in St Georges. Zero St George flag aversion = fully integrated. And so on.
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