Nurses are describing experiences of racist abuse from patients and are calling for additional support for staff. Accounts from nurses highlight the impact such incidents have on working conditions and staff confidence when dealing with racism in healthcare settings. In parallel, members within the profession urge the Royal College of Nursing to develop a dedicated programme aimed at strengthening staff confidence and capability to tackle racism. The reports indicate that the push for a structured response is being framed as a practical measure to help staff respond effectively to racist behaviour and improve workplace support. While details of specific cases are not provided in the available summaries, the common thread across the reporting is the need for greater backing for healthcare workers facing discriminatory abuse and a clearer training or guidance programme to address racism. The calls are presented as coming at a time when professional bodies are being encouraged to take a more active role in preparing staff to confront and manage racist incidents.