Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 77766

Mental Health Services: Sick Leave

Tabled: 16 September 2025
Answered: 13 October 2025

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Conservative — Fylde

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what support is available for NHS mental health staff who are injured at work or absent due to work-related stress.

Answer

Karin Smyth
The health and wellbeing of National Health Service staff is a top priority, including those who work in mental health settings. It is important that employers across the NHS take a preventative and proactive approach to supporting their staff and keeping...
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