Mental health in the fire and rescue service

Recent research by Mind Blue Light programme shows poor mental health is now prevalent in high-risk jobs, such as the Fire and Rescue Service.

With resources being squeezed by austerity exposing Members to unacceptable conditions and increased workloads due to less staff, issues are compounded.

Therefore Conference instructs the Executive Council to open negotiations for an employer funded contractual mental health and wellbeing provision for Grey Book employees via theNJC. A provision that is both proactive and responsive as well as comprehensive and consistent across the UK.

Conference believes our employers have a duty of care to arrange such a provision and this will better safeguard firefighters wellbeing.