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NHS Staff Violence Surges Amid Improving Wait Times

1/17/2026

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Story summary
  • The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) reports violence against NHS staff rose from 91,175 incidents in 2022-23 to 104,079 in 2024-25.
  • A personal account of visiting an A&E department describes a calm atmosphere, contrasting with expectations of chaos.
  • NHS waiting times have improved slightly, but 26.1% of patients still wait over four hours.
  • Ipsos's report notes worsening public perception driven by stagnant living standards and declining services, signaling political pressure.