Good Morning Britain hosts Ed Balls and Charlotte Hawkins updated viewers on the latest news from across the UK and around the world on Monday (October 27)
Sean Fletcher shared a worrying update on Good Morning Britain
A Good Morning Britain star shared a heart-wrenching news update during the latest episode as fans expressed, “It’s scary”.
During Monday’s (October 27) edition of the popular ITV show, presenters Ed Balls and Charlotte Hawkins brought viewers up to speed with the latest happenings from across the UK and globally.
Weather presenter Laura Tobin provided regular updates, while broadcaster Sean Fletcher took care of the remaining day’s news.
Later in the programme, Sean disclosed that racism towards nurses has reached a “crisis point” in the UK following a stark alert from the nursing and midwifery regulator.
This follows a report from the Nurses’ Union revealing that incidents of racism have surged by 55% in the past three years.
However, with many too frightened to voice their experiences, they suggest the actual number of cases could be significantly higher, reports Wales Online.
Ed Balls and Charlotte Hawkins were back on presenting duty on Monday, October 27
Sean explained: “It comes as a report from the Nurses’ Union finds that incidents of racism have increased by 55% in the last three years,” the presenter continued.
“But with many too scared to speak up, they say the number of cases could be far higher.”
In a pre-recorded segment, correspondent Polly Bartlett revealed the “shocking” real-life testimony of nurses working in the UK.
“I was doing an ECG for a patient and his family members asked specifically for a white nurse and they became really aggressive. It was really quite horrific,” explained nurse Neomi Bennett.
Polly went on to say: “Incidents like this are rising. An advice line run by the Royal College of Nursing is recording three calls a day from nursing staff. And the number of reports is projected to exceed 1,000 this year.”
Sean disclosed that racism towards nurses has reached a “crisis point” in the UK (Image: PA)
Paul Rees, the CEO of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, added: “It really has reached a crisis point. For some people, they see it as being worse now than any time in the last 30 years.
“But I have to say, not surprising given the upsurge we’ve seen in racism and hate across our society.”
The Department of Health described the figures as “shocking” and the Prime Minister has ordered an urgent review of racism in the NHS.
GMB viewers were left gobsmacked by the news, with one individual posting on X (formerly Twitter): “It’s scary.”
Another chimed in: “Wow this is unbelievable.” while a third said: “Nurses who care for us should always be treated with respect and thanks.”
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays on ITV1 and ITVX at 6am
