Commenting on a report by Mind on stress and mental health problems amongst emergency services personnel, UNISON National Officer Alan Lofthouse said:
“These findings mirror our own and show how little has been done to help emergency workers cope with the pressure of the job.
“Ambulance workers are so committed to their patients that despite the huge amount of pressure and impact on their mental and physical health they still frequently come in for their shifts.
“Of course working in emergency services is physically demanding and challenging but the right type of support should be in place. This is unfair on patients and unfair on workers. As a result, many are actively looking to leave the profession.”
