Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support the mental wellbeing of paramedics.

It is our priority to support the mental health and wellbeing of all National Health Service staff, including paramedics. NHS England have developed a comprehensive emotional and psychological health and wellbeing support package for all NHS staff.

For paramedics, NHS England are continuing to work closely with Ambulance Trusts to ensure there is a longer-term health and wellbeing offer that has a focus on prevention. For 2022/23 NHS England are also working in collaboration with Ambulance Trusts to develop rehabilitation pathways for staff who have been on long term sickness and improve the mental health of call centre staff in particular. Further, NHS England have funded an ambulance sector specific Suicide Prevention pathway to provide immediate support 24 hours a day, seven days a week for staff experiencing suicidal ideation.