The specialised state-of-the-art digital CCTV equipment will be used to record anti-social behaviour, including verbal and physical abuse and is expected to act as a deterrent from such behaviour happening in the first place.

Jug Johal, Trust Head of Transport, Car Parking and Security said: "Our message is clear – violence and abuse at our hospitals will not be tolerated.

"We believe that the use of body camera technology will help act as a deterrent which in turn will help to reduce incidents of violence, aggression and acts of anti-social behaviour.

"They will also support police and NHS prosecutions against those who commit crimes against Trust staff, property, patients and visitors."

The cameras record digital images in the same manner as normal CCTV systems; the only difference is that the camera is mounted on an individual. The units also record sound.

Officers will wear high visibility green armbands that identify them as a mobile CCTV operator. They will also provide people with a verbal warning that their behaviour is unacceptable and of their intention to record it.

"When officers respond to situations wearing the new body cameras, it is hoped the idea of having your actions captured both visually and by sound will promote a change of behaviour and defuse a situation without any further escalation."

Cameras will be used at all three of the Trust's hospitals – Scunthorpe General, Goole and District and Grimsby's Diana, Princess of Wales.