'Toxic culture' at NHS trust left staff suicidal
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'Toxic culture' at NHS trust left staff suicidal
"Harvey Cooper, a former NHS worker, described his experience at Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust as 'toxic from start to finish,' highlighting the constant presence of bullying and harassment in the workplace."
"Cooper faced severe bullying, including being called a homophobic slur and being physically injured, which ultimately led to his resignation due to deteriorating mental health."
"Despite raising grievances about the bullying, Cooper received an apology from the trust a year later for the unacceptable handling of his complaints, while he continued to struggle with PTSD and health issues."
Former NHS worker Harvey Cooper described a toxic work environment at Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust, where he faced bullying and harassment. Allegations include a flawed internal investigation linked to the suicide of A&E manager Sam Carter in 2022. Cooper resigned due to mental and physical distress, suffering from PTSD and heart attacks. Despite raising grievances, he received an apology a year later for the mishandling of his complaints. The trust claims to be committed to improving workplace culture.
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