💨 Abstract

Nurses in A&E departments are experiencing alarming levels of violence, including assaults and threats, which are linked to long waiting times and staffing issues. Figures show a rise in violence from 2019 to 2024, with 4,054 cases recorded in 2024 alone. Nurses report increasing fear and stress, with incidents including being punched, spat at, and even threatened with weapons.

Courtesy: Katie Boyden