Far right protests – please stay vigilant

August 7, 2024

As you may be aware there have been far right protests and civil unrest across the country resulting in many casualties and injuries.

With must remind staff to stay vigilant and plan extra time when travelling to and from our hospital sites and in around the local area.

We must also remind staff where possible they should:

Walk with a friend/colleague – Find a friend/colleague who will be taking a similar route.
Ensure you lock your car – Wind up your windows and lock your car as you leave.
Charge your phone – Make sure your phone is fully charged before setting out so that it’ll be working should you need it.
Plan your route – Try to stick to well-lit areas where you know it is likely that there will be people around.
Be alert at all times – Avoid wearing headphones and items of clothing that obscure your vision. When travelling along a road it is safer to walk in the direction of oncoming traffic, so you are visible to drivers.
Keep expensive items hidden – Keep expensive items such as mobile phones and iPods away from sight.
Carry a deterrent – Having a deterrent such as a screech alarm or personal safety device can give you extra peace of mind. Our security team have a stock of keyring torch alarms if anyone would like one for personal security.
Remember to keep where you work secure – Before you leave work, close the windows to prevent any intruders breaking and entering.

If you feel unsafe at work or notice any suspicious behaviour within your ward or department and require security, please contact the security team:

Note: In an emergency you should always call the police on 999. You can also call the security team on any internal phone on ext. 2222.

Richard Beeken, Chief Executive has also spoken on this issue, click here for details.