2024-05-22
Clinical staff at Nottingham's hospitals have been given hundreds of body worn cameras in a bid to protect them from abuse.
An additional 220 cameras have been introduced across Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust.
The cameras will only be switched on when an individual is being violent or abusive, and after they have been told they will be recorded, the trust said.
Lorraine Pell, deputy sister in the emergency department at the Queen's Medical Centre (QMC), says it is an "incredibly volatile job".
She added: "If someone is aggressive and they know the camera is going to be switched on, they take a step back.
"Sometimes it's not their fault, but we have to protect ourselves. We just want to do our job and help people."
Deputy charge nurse Hannah Freer, who works in the same department at the QMC, said: "Whilst at work, I’ve been called many insulting names, and even received death threats.
"I've seen staff be assaulted, be punched, kicked and spat at. It's just not acceptable and needs to stop."
Nottinghamshire Police supports the use of the cameras.
Supt Heather Maelor said: "As a force we have seen the deterrent effect these devices can have in preventing aggressive or violent behaviour."
Body cams supports one-click start recording, just press a button to start recording even if the camera is turned off. The built-in LCD allows you to view videos, photos or recordings in the field. Body cams support mobile detection function, which can automatically cover unlimited loop recording of high-definition videos for easy evidence collection.
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