Safer Community Pharmacies for staff and patients

Everyone should feel safe at work. 

Unfortunately, those in front-line, public-facing roles – including Community pharmacists and their co-workers – are all too often subjected to aggressive, abusive and sometimes even violent behaviour. With patients sometimes unable to get convenient appointments due to overwhelmed GP surgeries, and supply chain issues leaving pharmacies without stocks of prescribed drugs, the recent spike in violence may be set to continue.

At a time when staff shortages are widespread, employers must do everything within their power to ensure employees feel able to continue working in community pharmacies, and that starts with creating a working environment where people feel safe.

Community Pharmacy Tees Valley has produced a Document to help and guide you to ensure Safer community pharmacies for your staff and patients.

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