October 2019

Ambulance staff suffering mental health problems

A survey of ambulance staff who are members of Unite, the UK and Ireland’s largest union, has revealed they are suffering mental health problems at epidemic levels.

The survey’s initial findings have been released to coincide with World Mental Health day today (Thursday 10 October). Around 550 respondents have so far taken part in the survey.

Epidemic levels

The survey found that over half of ambulance staff have suffered from Read Moreā€¦