RCPsych in NI joins other Colleges in condemning recent racist violence
A joint statement was released this month from the Northern Ireland Royal College Alliance.
RCPsych in Northern Ireland are members of the group – which includes 14 professional health bodies.
It comes after a number of racist attacks on people and property in Northern Ireland in recent weeks, which were followed by large anti-racism protests.
The statement reads:
“We are appalled by the scenes of rioting in Belfast this week. It is unacceptable that local businesses have been attacked and that as a consequence, health service staff feel under threat.
“There are also reports of nurses deciding to leave Northern Ireland because they feel so unsafe. We stand in solidarity with our colleagues in the health service who work tirelessly every day to help patients in times of greatest need. We offer our support to all those affected.”
Dr Julie Anderson, chair of RCPsych NI said:
“We were honoured to add our voice to this joint statement, as it is stronger as part of this alliance.
“Our members come from every part of the world. We have all been shocked and saddened by what has been going on in recent weeks. We must do our bit to stand against racism in our society for good.”
The signatories of the group included:
- Royal College of Anaesthetists
- Royal College of Emergency Medicine
- Royal College of General Practitioners
- Royal College of Midwives
- Royal College of Nursing
- Royal College of Pathologists
- Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow
- Royal College of Physicians
- Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
- Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Royal College of Surgeons of England
- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
- Allied Health Professions Federation NI