Nearly 1,000 healthcare workers in the UK injured while caring for obese patients

Around 1,000 NHS workers in the UK have been injured while caring for obese patients over the last five years, Freedom of Information data shows.

Nearly 1,000 healthcare workers in the UK injured while caring for obese patients

Around 1,000 NHS workers in the UK have been injured while caring for obese patients over the last five years, Freedom of Information data shows.

One nurse was signed off with neck, back and shoulder pain after having to hold a patient's breasts during an ultrasound, The Sun newspaper reported.

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