Assaults on Staff - FOI Response Register

1. In the financial years 2022/23, 23/24, and 24/25 (Up to 08.01.25), how many members of clinical staff were physically assaulted by members of the public? Please provide a breakdown by role if it is possible and doesn't exceed the cost threshold, e.g doctors, nurses, physicians, paramedics.

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2. Of those clinical staff who were assaulted, how many required hospital treatment as a result of their injuries? Please provide a breakdown by role, if it is possible and doesn't exceed the cost threshold, for the same financial years.

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3. How many days of medical leave were granted to members of clinical staff owing to injuries sustained after an assault by a member of the public? Please provide a breakdown by role, if it is possible and doesn't exceed the cost threshold, for the same financial years.

In accordance with FOISA s 17(1), NHS Shetland confirms that it does not hold the information requested. This information is not recorded on the adverse event system

4. In the financial years 2022/23, 23/24, and 24/25 (Up to 08.01.25), how many members of non-clinical staff were physically assaulted by members of the public?

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5. Of those who were assaulted, how many required hospital treatment as a result of their injuries?

See table below

6. How many days of medical leave were granted to members of non-clinical staff owing to injuries sustained after an assault by a member of the public?

In accordance with FOISA s 17(1), NHS Shetland confirms that it does not hold the information requested. This information is not recorded on the adverse event system