St George’s flags are intimidating NHS staff from ethnic backgrounds, say health chiefs

Leaders of some trusts claim their large minority of black and Asian staff are scared to work in areas they visit to treat folk in homes where flags have been put up View 2 Images The flags are reportedly 'intimidating' some NHS staff (Image: Getty Images)

St George’s flags which have appeared on lampposts across the country are intimidating NHS staff from ethnic backgrounds who work in communities, according to health chiefs. ‌

Leaders of some trusts claim their large minority of black and Asian staff are scared to work in areas they visit to treat folk in homes where flags have been put up. ‌

They claim the flags , which supporters of the trend claim shows patriotism, are creating “no go zones” for workers and they have faced aggression in places where they are displa