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<p>Information is not available on the number of prison officers diagnosed with PTSD
in relation to their work in the prison service as there is no classification for
PTSD available on the centralised recording of sick absence.</p><p> </p><p>We do not
collect this information for privately managed prisons, as there is no contractual
requirement for us to do so. All staffing matters in privately managed prisons, including
the responsibility of ensuring the availability of sufficiently trained and experienced
staff to maintain safe and decent prisons, lies with contractors.</p><p> </p><p>HMPPS
is committed to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of its staff in England
and Wales, with all staff having access to a comprehensive occupational health service
and employee assistance programme.</p>
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