After nearly two decades of focus and research, mental health and wellbeing in the British police service shows no improvement – it’s not OK!

16th June 2025Prof Emma Williams, CEEUPS, Anglia Ruskin University 1 Comment

After nearly two decades of focus, discussion and research, mental health and wellbeing among British police officers and staff shows little improvement; Professor Emma Williams and Associate Professor Sarah-Jane Lennie of the Centre of Excellence for Equities in Uniformed Public Services argue that, juxtaposed with the persistent and challenging issues related to police recruitment, retention, presenteeism and long-term sickness, the evidence suggests a growing mental health crisis within British policing.

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After nearly two decades of focus and research, mental health and wellbeing in the British police service shows no improvement – it’s not OK!

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