# Healthcare worker issues in Brindisi > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/healthcare-worker-issues-in-brindisi > Updated: 2026-09-28T15:06:41.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. In Brindisi, Italy, local authorities and healthcare representatives have begun addressing various challenges facing medical and nursing staff. To combat increasing aggression against staff in hospitals and emergency rooms, the Provincial Committee for Public Order and Security met to discuss prevention strategies, improved reporting systems, and enhanced collaboration between healthcare facilities and law enforcement. Institutional support was expressed by the Carabinieri to ensure medical professionals can work in safe environments. Simultaneously, the Asl di Brindisi has allocated over 1.5 million euros for professionality economic differentials (Dep) affecting 1,574 positions. While the funding covers various health professionals, operators, and support staff, the selection criteria have faced criticism. Specifically, concerns have been raised regarding a ranking system that caps professional experience points at 25 years, which some critics suggest may penalize long-serving employees. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Asl di Brindisi allocates 1.5 million euros for healthcare worker differentials The Asl di Brindisi is allocating 1.5 million euros for healthcare worker professionality differentials, though critics question selection criteria that cap seniority points at 25 years. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asl-di-brindisi-allocates-15-million-euros-for-healthcare-worker-differentials ### 2026-09-23: Brindisi authorities coordinate response to healthcare worker aggression Authorities in Brindisi, Italy, are coordinating efforts between law enforcement and healthcare institutions to prevent and respond to rising instances of aggression against medical staff. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brindisi-authorities-coordinate-response-to-healthcare-worker-aggression --- Cite as: Healthcare worker issues in Brindisi. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/healthcare-worker-issues-in-brindisi