Lorraine Star Reveals Son Threatened with Knife Amid NHS Worker Abuse

Dr. Hilary Jones, a well-known ITV health expert, revealed that his son, a GP, was threatened with a knife by a patient while conducting a surgery, describing the incident as terrifying but handled well by his son. Highlighting that such attacks are not isolated, Dr. Hilary emphasized that one in six NHS workers and a significant number of ambulance staff and nurses have faced physical abuse or sexual harassment at work. He expressed concern over the growing abuse of NHS staff, contrasting it with the respect and gratitude shown when the NHS was founded in 1948, and called for more protection and improved reporting systems to safeguard healthcare workers. The discussion took place during an episode of Lorraine, where Dr. Hilary also recently returned after hip replacement surgery. The incident underscores the urgent need to address violence and threats against frontline NHS personnel to ensure their safety and well-being at work. ITV host Ranvir Singh acknowledged the seriousness of the situation and commended Dr. Hilary's son for his composure during the attack.