Thanks again, dear Rohag.

Because of your links I now know that, although there isn't really an anti-bullying act in UK employment law, a lot of things can be covered by the anti-harassment at work part of the Equality Act.

Also, employers have to provide a workplace that is not detrimental to our health.

After the day of the two-hour telling off, I had an awful week, health-wise. Still awake at 3am some mornings. And having to get up for work at 6.50am.

Too much adrenalin in my system,a racing pulse, tight chest, no appetite, a poorly tummy etc. And that's aside from the dread of going back to that place every day, and the beating myself up for not being able to cope, and the mental anguish and despair.

I woke up one day feeling like I was going to have a heart attack.

Wow. Bullying at work is the worst.

Anyway, one good thing happened. A colleague has confirmed that their ongoing (chronic) illness is caused by stress at work! I've always known this, but the colleague is allowing me to mention it to our superiors. Which I already have.

Did I already say this earlier in the thread?

Apologies. I'm pretty tired.

Thanks again Rohag, and everyone, for your understanding and help.