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Jun 2020
Harrogate hospital boss opens up about racist abuse at the trust
Harrogate Hospital's chief executive has opened about how his staff have been subject to racist abuse at work, as well as his own experiences.
Steve Russell said examples of different treatments exist in the UK "and, if we are honest, here at [the hospital.]"
He made the announcement to colleagues on the day of George Floyd's funeral.
The Harrogate NHSFT chief executive spoke about the different examples of treatment towards BAME staff.
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He said patients have refused treatment from BAME staff. Risk assessors have singled them out because "people like them live in crowded houses." They have also been subject to criticism for spending time at work following religious pursuits, he added.
Steve Russell also opened up about his own experience of racism at the hospital and when he was younger:
https://youtu.be/_dq7EwNB3D0
Harrogate NHSFT's board of directors has committed to stamping our racism and promoting equality at the trust.
The trust said it was taking action but added that "there is always more we can do."
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