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'I've been punched and kicked working in A&E'

'I've been punched and kicked working in A&E'
BBC England Wednesday 12 August 2026, 07:07 UTC 1 min read
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Staff at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust report a 60% increase in physical assaults.

Staff at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust report a 60% increase in physical assaults.
A&E (ORG) Guy's (ORG) St Thomas' (PERSON) NHS Foundation Trust (ORG)
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