We’re supporting the No Space For Racism campaign from the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership – taking a stand against racism from patients, the public and colleagues, and the hidden harm NHS staff feel when they think they have to put up with it.
In Greater Manchester, some health and care workers are treated unfairly because of their race or religion. This can happen when patients, members of the public, or even other workers say or do hurtful things. This might include using racist words, making insults, leaving people out, acting in a threatening way or sometimes even violence.
In the last 12 months alone, around 1 in 4 of Black and minority ethnic staff reported experiencing harassment, bullying, or abuse from patients, relatives, or the public. Many more cases are not reported. This means there is a big difference between what workers go through and what is officially recorded.
Here in Greater Manchester, including Stockport, we’ve always stood up for what’s right, and we’re taking a stand.Racism has no place in Greater Manchester and that includes our health and care services. It will not be tolerated.