Bullying in the NHS: more than just ‘a few bad apples’

Nurses at every level need assurance complaints will be dealt with – which is why system-wide change is needed to address bullying from the top down

I wonder if the famous tale of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde could be based on a real-life healthcare professional.

You know the type – compassionate one minute and bullying the next. I wouldn’t be surprised.

Bullying in healthcare is familiar and system-wide

We all know of nurses and other healthcare professionals who seem to relish victimising their colleagues and making mincemeat of their sense of worth. They shower kindness on their patients, yet humiliate those they work alongside.

It doesn’t matter if you are a care assistant or