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1364074
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-10-27more like thismore than 2021-10-27
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice remove filter
hansard heading Prison Officers: Mental Health remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many and what proportion of prison officers have been diagnosed with mental health problems attributed to violence at work. more like this
tabling member constituency Easington more like this
tabling member printed
Grahame Morris more like this
uin 64586 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-11-04more like thismore than 2021-11-04
answer text <p>We support staff who have experienced violence in the workplace through our occupational health and employee assistance programme service providers, who offer fast track counselling, trauma support and information including signposting to external sources of support. We also have a range of internal support services including prison Care Teams, Mental Health Allies and Staff Support Leads that often provide assistance to employees who have experienced violence at work.</p><p> </p><p>Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) does not hold data specifically recording prison officers who have been diagnosed with mental health problems attributable to violence at work.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle more like this
answering member printed Victoria Atkins more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-11-04T17:48:18.297Zmore like thismore than 2021-11-04T17:48:18.297Z
answering member
4399
label Biography information for Victoria Atkins more like this
tabling member
3973
label Biography information for Grahame Morris more like this
1364076
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-10-27more like thismore than 2021-10-27
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice remove filter
hansard heading Prison Officers: Mental Health remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the Attendance Management Policy for prison officers, what consideration is given to prison officers diagnosed with mental health problems. more like this
tabling member constituency Easington more like this
tabling member printed
Grahame Morris more like this
uin 64588 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-11-04more like thismore than 2021-11-04
answer text <p>The HM Prison and Probation Service attendance management policy supports managers and staff to minimise the impact of ill-health on attendance. There is guidance to managers on how to support staff who are experiencing mental health issues or stress at work, and how to consider reasonable adjustments and the support services staff can access. Advice and support for those with diagnosed mental health conditions is provided by suitably qualified clinical professionals from our occupational health services and employee assistance programme providers which includes a 24/7 helpline for advice and support, and counselling interventions if appropriate.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle more like this
answering member printed Victoria Atkins more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-11-04T17:45:28.27Zmore like thismore than 2021-11-04T17:45:28.27Z
answering member
4399
label Biography information for Victoria Atkins more like this
tabling member
3973
label Biography information for Grahame Morris more like this
1364083
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-10-27more like thismore than 2021-10-27
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice remove filter
hansard heading Prison Officers: Mental Health remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the effect on the mental health of prison officers of managing prisoners serving indeterminate sentences of Imprisonment for Public Protection. more like this
tabling member constituency Easington more like this
tabling member printed
Grahame Morris more like this
uin 64595 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-11-04more like thismore than 2021-11-04
answer text <p>The Prison Service has invested substantially in ensuring staff with diagnosed mental health issues can access a range of support services. An Employee Psychological Services Clinical Lead is responsible for policy and strategy in supporting staff and ensuring mental health support services are appropriate, accessible and effective.</p><p>Support includes a 24-hour helpline staffed by counsellors to provide advice and support on any personal or work-related matters. Our contracted occupational health services and employee assistance programme also offer help from clinically qualified professionals who provide assessment, advice, recommendations, adjustments and support for staff with a diagnosis.</p><p>Specialist fast track psychological interventions like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement and Desensitisation Therapy (EMDR) are also available, for staff who have suffered a work-related trauma.</p><p>We recognise the challenging work prison officers are engaged in when managing prisoners serving sentences for a range of crimes, including those on indeterminate sentences. All offender-facing prison staff, from Operational Support Grade up to Governing Governor level, can access regular reflective sessions, with a suitably qualified facilitator, which helps them proactively manage the emotional demands of the role. A range of occupational health, employee assistance and internal staff support services, like Mental Health Allies, are also available.</p>
answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle more like this
answering member printed Victoria Atkins more like this
grouped question UIN 64589 more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-11-04T17:38:25.617Zmore like thismore than 2021-11-04T17:38:25.617Z
answering member
4399
label Biography information for Victoria Atkins more like this
tabling member
3973
label Biography information for Grahame Morris more like this
1011578
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-11-21more like thismore than 2018-11-21
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice remove filter
hansard heading Prison Officers: Mental Health remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to support the mental wellbeing of prison officers. more like this
tabling member constituency Vale of Clwyd more like this
tabling member printed
Chris Ruane more like this
uin 194081 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-11-27more like thismore than 2018-11-27
answer text <p>HMPPS recognises the importance of staff wellbeing and offers a range of support that includes access to specialist Mental Health Advisers provided by our Occupational Health supplier.</p><p> </p><p>HMPPS offers further staff support through its Employee Assistance Programme which includes a 24hr/365 days per year confidential helpline and access to mental health support by way of confidential counselling together with a, Structured Professional Support service which has been developed to provide individual or group sessions facilitated by Mental Health Advisers or Therapists. The aim of the sessions are to help to reduce the likelihood that staff will experience adverse effects as a result of working on programmes with offenders or on high risk cases.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Penrith and The Border more like this
answering member printed Rory Stewart more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-11-27T17:37:34.237Zmore like thismore than 2018-11-27T17:37:34.237Z
answering member
4137
label Biography information for Rory Stewart more like this
tabling member
534
label Biography information for Chris Ruane more like this