Life in Salford 35 • November 2021 25
Be kind appeal from health staff
Doctors have appealed to Salford residents to be kind and patient as the NHS battles to recover after the pandemic.
Every area of the NHS is under pressure and GPs say there is an increasing problem of aggression, abuse, anti-social behaviour and violence directed against staff.
GP Misty Ghangrekar
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GP Misty Ghangrekar said GPs and hospitals had worked incredibly hard to meet people’s needs during the pandemic and asked people to stop and think before taking out any frustrations on staff. “I realise it’s frustrating if you can’t get an appointment straight away, but GPs literally can’t do any more at the moment,” she said. “We’re all working much longer hours to make GP practice days run smoothly, so what we’re asking for is just some patience and kindness from patients. “I know it isn’t easy and people become abusive because they are struggling, but the abuse does have an impact on our mental health as human beings. We need to all work together and be kinder to each other to enable recovery from the pandemic. “All healthcare practices in Salford fully support the NHS policy of zero tolerance to make sure doctors and all other staff have a right to care for others without fear of abuse.”
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