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Bullying and harassment

Good practice guidance for preventing and addressing bullying and harassment in health and social care organisations

Published: 01/09/2015
Publication code: 004969
This guidance outlines the moral and legal case for tackling bullying and harassment and provides guidance for health and social care managers and RCN representatives on good practice in dealing with workplace bullying and harassment.

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