York Hospital apologises after offensive sign put in Library
It referenced the smell of a number of Asian cuisines
The NHS trust that runs York Hospital has apologised after a offensive sign was put up in the Library.
Photos shared online shows a sign next to a computer, asking people not to bring food into the Library.
It goes on to reference the smell of a number of Asian cuisines.
The sign has since been removed.
In a statement posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said;
"We are truly sorry for any distress or upset that has been caused by the sign that was put up in our library at York Hospital.
"As soon as we were made aware of it, it was removed. It was absolutely not in line with the values and behaviours of our organisation.
"We are proud to have a diverse workforce and are committed to ensuring the experience of all our staff is positive and inclusive.
"We continue to educate our staff to support them in understanding the implications of actions they may take both positively and negatively."