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When Bravery Becomes Bureaucracy: How the NHS Turns Men into Punchbags!

When Bravery Becomes Bureaucracy: How the NHS Turns Men into Punchbags!

In the NHS, being male now qualifies you for punches, spit, and trauma; because apparently lifting a gurney once means you're indestructible.

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Chris Geiger
Aug 11, 2025
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I helped my dad to his GP appointment. As we walked in, I noticed the receptionist had installed a new Perspex riot shield between her and the world. Not to protect her from disease. No. To shield herself from the patients. Welcome to the NHS; where you’re more likely to be headbutted than healed.

But here’s where it gets worse. If you’re a bloke working…

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