PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(23 June 2026)

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to increase support for emergency service personnel whose mental or physical health is affected in the line of duty.

Asked by:
Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrat)

Through the measures set out in the Government’s Police Reform White Paper, “From Local to National: A New Model for Policing” we are taking steps to strengthen wellbeing provision for the policing workforce, including enhanced trauma support and occupational health improvements, and strengthening early intervention and prevention. Alongside wider reforms, we are strengthening the delivery of the Police Covenant to ensure consistent and effective support for officers and staff whose mental and physical health is affected by their service.

The Home Office continues to provide funding to the National Police Wellbeing Service which has developed evidence-based guidance, advice, tools, and resources to support the mental and physical wellbeing of officers and staff. The Service is also working with forces to identify where the greatest risks to mental health lie to ensure support is available to those with the greatest need including those affected by traumatic incidents.

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