workplace violence


Protecting health workers is a complex challenge, but emerging strategies show promise

We explore the complexities of protecting health workers, as research demonstrates how risk stretches beyond the workplace. Read More

90% of retail workers have been abused by customers, survey reveals

90% of retail workers - and 95% of managers - have revealed they have been abused by customers at work - being threatened, punched in the face and hit with a metal basket. Read More

Tesco staff offered bodycams after rise in violent attacks

Tesco’s Chief Executive, Ken Murphy, has announced that staff are to be offered bodycams after abuse rose by a third in the last year. Read More

Worrying figures reveal the extent of global workplace violence and harassment

More than a fifth of people across the world have experienced workplace violence and harassment, a study has found. Read More

New law protects emergency and retail workers from violence

The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament. Read More

Fire crews in London and Greater Manchester to be given bullet proof vests

Firefighters in London and Greater Manchester will be given bullet proof vests, first-aid equipment and training on how to deal with terrorist attacks. Read More

UK approves treaty tackling violence at work

Work and Pensions Secretary Thérèse Coffey has deposited a treaty tackling workplace violence, completing the ratification process for the UK. Read More

Home Secretary launches national communications campaign which says ‘Enough’ to violence against women and girls

The Home Secretary has launched a new, multi-year national communications campaign which says ‘Enough’ to violence against women and girls. Read More

Usdaw disappointed by government response to protection of shop workers law

Retail trade union Usdaw has said it is disappointed by the government's response to a report from a cross-party committee of MPs that recommended a new criminal offence to protect shop workers, following an upsurge in violence and abuse. Read More

Care provider fined after an employee sexually assaulted and raped by a Service User

The Action Group has been fined after an employee was abducted, assaulted, sexually assaulted and raped in the course of her duties by one of their service users. Read More



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