The union, which is calling for a national register of attacks, so that incidents can be monitored and analysed, says that abuse is becoming a regular occurrence for social workers and others.
Helga Pile, Unison national officer for social care, said: "Sadly, being a social worker, or working in social care has become a high risk job. It cannot be right that staff who are working hard, often under difficult circumstances, to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, are coming under regular attacks and abuse."?
She added: "Threats and assaults lead to stress, ill-health, sickness absence, and high staff turnover. With serious skills shortages already hitting many social work departments, it makes sense to tackle this problem head-on."?
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