Caring for the carers: staff safety is part of patient safety in the NHS

Key Points

• Investigate the relationship between staff safety and patient safety in the NHS.
• Review of recent reports on violence against healthcare staff
• Analysis of corridor care and its impact on employees
• Consideration of legal frameworks affecting staff safety
• Increased reports of violence against healthcare staff in NHS settings
• Adverse impact of corridor care on staff morale and safety
• Connection established between staff well-being and patient care quality