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People

Pharmacy owner calls for more police patrols as violence goes “crazy” in Hanley

Navid Kaleem said CCTV footage at Derby Street Pharmacy revealed a woman was subjected to a brutal, unprovoked assault.

16 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

Contractor launches petition calling on government to stop violence in pharmacies

Mike Hewitson wants pharmacy staff to have access to a security fund to prevent abuse

17 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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PDA urges zero tolerance approach to violence

The PDA warns it is “long overdue" pharmacy employers take a zeo-tolerance approach to violence in pharmacies.

12 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Exclusive: 77% of pharmacists report rise in abusive behaviour

A new survey reveals the extent of the worrying trend of abuse towards pharmacy teams.

30 Mar 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Coronavirus

Yorkshire pharmacies warn of rise in abuse from public

Over 40 per cent of community pharmacies in North Yorkshire have said they have encountered violence and abuse.

26 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article

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