Prison Officers: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
(asked on 26th September 2019) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Justice:
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether Her Majesty's Prison Service in England and Wales recognises Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as a condition that can justify early retirement on medical grounds for affected staff.
This question was answered on 8th October 2019
HMPPS recognises Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as a condition that can lead to early retirement on medical grounds for affected staff. HMPPS has an ill health retirement process in place for all employees, with cases referred to our occupational health providers for expert medical advice and recommendations.