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Police: Mental Health

Asked by Jonathan HinderLabourHome OfficeTabled Answered 6 July 2026UIN 14659

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what proportion of serving police officers have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Answered by Sarah Jones

The Home Office does not collect data on the number of police officers with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

The Government recognises the significant psychological demands of policing and is committed to ensuring officers are supported throughout their careers.

Through the measures set out in the Government’s Police Reform White Paper, we are taking steps to strengthen support for the policing workforce, including improving wellbeing provision, embedding consistent wellbeing standards across policing and strengthening the delivery of the Police Covenant to ensure officers receive the support they need throughout their careers.

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