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

02 Jul 2026
Theatre 1
Collaboration & Interoperability , Current & Emerging Challenges
Violence against NHS staff and others on NHS premises is a complex, multi-layered challenge which affects 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, Director of Acute Healthcare, Paramedic and Blue Light Services Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) International; and, Former National Ambulance Violence Prevention and Reduction Lead, Association of Ambulance Chief Executives, UK - Association of Ambulance Chief Executives
Speakers
Gareth Lewis
Gareth Lewis, Anti-Violence Collaborative Wales Senior Safety & Learning Advisor - NHS Wales