Statement from Norfolk Care Association
The idea that anyone working to deliver care – in our hospitals, community health or social care - is at risk of physical assault is a sobering thought. However, the world of adult social care is overwhelmingly one of positive relationships and person-centred care. Nevertheless, any assault is one too many and more tragic when the perpetrator is the person receiving care who will, themselves, be vulnerable and may be lashing out from confusion or anxiety. Often such complicated situations have safeguarding implications and it is important to use the existing reporting mechanisms if there are any such concerns.
Norfolk Care Association (NorCA), as the voice of adult social care providers across Norfolk, welcomes all measures – training, support, review – taken to minimise the number of these instances and to ensure that both the giver and receiver of care are kept safe.
Want to know more about the #Every 30 Minutes campaign and how you can get involved?
About the #Every30Minutes Campaign
On average, a care worker is attacked every 30 minutes in the UK. Despite this incredibly high rate of violence, and the fact that health and social care is one of the largest sectors in the UK, this is almost never talked about.
As part of our new #Every30minutes campaign, we are speaking to care workers and care organisations across the UK, to understand the level of violence in the sector, and to talk about what can be done.
What you can do to help
Get in touch
For more info on the campaign, or to share your stories directly or anonymously, get in touch.
Share #Every30Minutes
Share your experiences or your advice on social media with the hashtag #Every30Minutes
Talk to your team
Talk with your team about their experiences. Work with them to write a risk assessment