Since 2021, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust has recorded 955 absences due to mental health issues, showing a concerning rise over the past year.
Earlier this year, funding for mental health and wellbeing hubs, crucial for supporting NHS workers, was cut, which has contributed to the increasing absences.
NHS Charities Together reported that 96% of NHS staff agree service pressures are worsening, indicating that mental health struggles are a year-round issue, not seasonal.
The traumatic nature of NHS work, coupled with long hours and heavy workloads, has led to a significant portion of staff grappling with mental health challenges.
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