Fire staff on long-term mental health leave up by 30%
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Fire staff on long-term mental health leave up by 30%
17 Sept 2017
By George Greenwood and Laura Harmes - 5 live Investigates
'The number of UK fire and rescue staff taking long-term sick leave due to mental illness has risen by nearly a third over the last six years, figures show.
In London, the figure has doubled since 2011-12.
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The Home Office said it was the responsibility of fire services to put wellbeing services in place.
Two-thirds of fire services provided data following a Freedom of Information request submitted by 5 live Investigates."
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-41164996
"5 live Investigates: Firefighter Mental Health is broadcast on BBC Radio 5 live on Sunday, 17 September at 11:00 BST. If you missed it - http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b094sps2" (29 days left to listen , 1 hour )
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