Anti-Violence Collaboration Wales: Tackling Violence Against NHS Staff Through Cross-Sector Partnership

02 Jul 2026
Theatre 1
Current & Emerging Challenges
Violence against NHS staff and others on NHS premises, is a complex, multi-layered challenge which effects staff, patients and public confidence. No single agency can tackle this alone. This session examines how cross-sector collaboration—between emergency services, health professionals, staff groups and other specialists —can reduce and also prevent violent and aggressive incidents occurring.
Chairperson
Adam Hopper
Adam Hopper, National Ambulance Violence Prevention and Reduction Operational Lead - Association of Ambulance Chief Executives
Speakers
Gareth Lewis
Gareth Lewis, Anti-Violence Collaborative Wales Senior Safety & Learning Advisor - NHS Wales
Jonathan Webb
Jonathan Webb, Chair - Anti-Violence Collaborative Wales