To: Matt Hancock Health Minister

make racism an offence within the NHS

After viewing Channel 4 news there was a report about how black NHS staff faced racism in their daily work lives. Whilst we see a general notice in hospitals protecting their staff from abuse nowhere does it mention racial abuse. What I would like to see around hospitals is a notice that's says racial abuse will not be tolerated. In fact it is a reportable incident for the police but nothing is done to stop this crime.

Why is this important?

Our Black Asian and ethnic minority NHS staff have worked on the frontline during the corona virus pandemic some losing their lives and receive no respect from some patients.
Therefore in memory of those who lost their lives its time the NHS stood up and were counted by displaying these notices. Patients must be aware that this behaviour is unacceptable.