FOI 427932
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: 427932
I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 20th August 2025. Please find below the response to your request:
How many police officers are on stress, stress-related or mental health leave?
How many have been on leave for more than 7 days?
How many have been on leave for more than two weeks?
How many have been on leave for more than one month?
What is the longest a police officer (currently on the leave) - has been on this type of leave?
Reply
West Mercia Police hold the information requested
How many police officers are on stress, stress-related or mental health leave?
How many have been on leave for more than 7 days?
How many have been on leave for more than two weeks?
How many have been on leave for more than one month?
|
osition |
Reason |
Less than 7 days |
more than 1 week |
more than 2 weeks |
more than 28 days |
Grand Total |
|
Police Officer |
Anxiety State |
1 |
1 |
4 |
6 |
|
|
Depression |
1 |
1 |
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|
Depression/Anxiety |
1 |
1 |
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|
Personal Reasons |
1 |
1 |
2 |
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|
PTSD |
1 |
5 |
6 |
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|
Stress (Personal) |
5 |
3 |
8 |
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|
Stress (Work Related) |
3 |
3 |
12 |
15 |
33 |
|
|
Stress Related Illness |
1 |
8 |
9 |
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|
Grand Total |
4 |
5 |
19 |
38 |
66 |
What is the longest a police officer (currently on the leave) - has been on this type of leave?
Stress Work related 587 days