Emergency Services: Suicide
Commons · Question 16970 · Tabled 8 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Sarah Olney
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many emergency workers have died by suicide each year since 2015.
Answer
Answered by Karin Smyth, 16 Jul 2026
Every suicide is a tragedy that has devastating and enduring impacts on families, friends and communities. The Government recognises the demanding nature of working in emergency settings, and that staff may require more complex mental wellbeing support du...