Thomas Simons: key facts
- Kind of voice
- Sector leader
- Role
- Chief Human Resources and Organisational Development Officer at NHS England
- Quoted on
- Hospital discharge / bed-blocking
- Tracked press citations
- 1
- Most recently quoted
- 27 Aug 2026
“Racist abuse towards NHS staff is completely unacceptable and has no place in our health service. Our new national staff standards are clear that NHS organisations must take meaningful action to prevent and respond to racism, support affected staff and ensure there are clear consequences for patients who racially abuse or discriminate against NHS staff – including the option to refuse care in non-emergency situations.”
Where Thomas Simons has been quoted
- NHS radiographers report rise in overt racist abuse by patientstheguardian.com · 27 Aug 2026
Related media coverage
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