We takes it very seriously if any member of staff is treated in an abusive or violent way.

The Practice supports the government's 'Zero Tolerance' campaign for Health Service Staff. This states that GPs and their staff have a right to care for others without fear of being attacked or abused. To successfully provide these services a mutual respect between all the staff and patients has to be in place.

Aggressive behaviour, violence or abuse will not be tolerated and may result in you being removed from our practice. In extreme cases we may contact the Police.

In order for the practice to maintain good relations with our patients we would like to ask all patients to read and take note of the occasional types of behaviour that would be found unacceptable:

- Using bad language or swearing at practice staff

- Any physical violence towards any member of the Primary Health Care Team or other patients, such as pushing or shoving

- Verbal abuse or aggression towards the staff in any form including shouting or verbally insulting the staff.

- Racial abuse and sexual harassment will not be tolerated within this practice

- Persistent or unrealistic demands that cause stress to staff will not be accepted. Requests will be met wherever possible and explanations given when they cannot

- Causing damage/stealing from the Practice's premises, staff or patients

- Obtaining drugs and/or medical services fraudulently

We ask you to treat your GPs and their staff courteously at all times.