'Early intervention' | Police officers to receive expanded mental health support after traumatic incidents

Police officers and staff working in dangerous and traumatic environments are set to receive expanded wellbeing support under a £2.4 million government investment.

The funding will provide around 150,000 clinical psychological risk assessments and 'lighter-touch' mental health checks each year for those in operational roles. The assessments are intended to identify potential problems sooner and direct individuals towards appropriate support before their health deteriorates.