Racist abuse of NHS nurses rising amid ‘normalisation’ of extreme views, RCN warns
Racist abuse against NHS nurses in the UK has surged, with over 6,800 incidents reported last year. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) attributes this increase to the normalization of extreme views in society. Many incidents go unreported, suggesting that the actual numbers may be significantly higher.
- ▪Racist abuse of NHS nurses has risen by 86% in recent years.
- ▪In 2022, there were 3,652 reported incidents, which jumped to 6,812 in 2023.
- ▪The RCN warns that the true extent of the problem is likely much larger due to underreporting.
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Nurses across the UK reported over 6,800 incidents last year in which they suffered racist abuse, NHS figures show. Photograph: Jeff Moore/PAView image in fullscreenNurses across the UK reported over 6,800 incidents last year in which they suffered racist abuse, NHS figures show. Photograph: Jeff Moore/PANursingRacist abuse of NHS nurses rising amid ‘normalisation’ of extreme views, RCN warnsFigures disclosed by nursing union show big rise on reported incidents which may only be ‘tip of the iceberg’Denis Campbell Health policy editorMon 18 May 2026 19.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleRacist abuse of NHS nurses has jumped by 86% in the last few years, which their union’s boss has blamed on the normalisation of extreme views in politics and the media.One nurse was called a monkey by…
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