Shocking abuse of staff at NI vaccination centre may lead to bans

Staff have suffered abusive language and unacceptable behaviours at the Southern Trust Covid-19 Vaccination Centre in Craigavon recently.

The Trust says such behaviour may mean offenders will be denied access to vaccinators and the South Lakes Leisure Centre where the vaccinations are being carried out.

A spokesperson for the Southern Health and Social Care Trust said: “The Southern Trust Covid-19 Vaccination Centre aims to provide a high quality service and much needed Covid-19 Vaccinations whilst treating all with respect, dignity and care.

“In return we expect and require all our staff and volunteers working in the vaccination centre to be treated with respect.

“The vast majority of people attending the vaccination centre are both respectful and appreciative; however, unfortunately there have been occasions when our staff have been subject to verbal abuse and unacceptable behaviours.

“We will not tolerate abusive language and or unacceptable behaviours towards any member of staff working in the vaccination centre.

“Such behaviour may result in the offender being denied access to the Peer Vaccinators and Vaccination centre and or further measures as appropriate.”

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